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NEXA Lending promotes Rana Mortensen to chief administrative officer
NEXA Lending announced another change to its C-suite on Tuesday, promoting Rana Mortensen to chief administrative officer.
Opteon acquires Equity Valuation Partners, expands US presence
Equity Valuation Partners provides residential and commercial appraisal services across the U.S. and will operate under the Opteon brand.
Knock debuts new buy-before-you-sell bridge loan
The new financing offering provides consumers with the same benefits of its original bridge loan while supporting more loan programs
Bri Lees joins NEO Home Loans as head of marketing
NEO Home Loans hired Bri Lees to lead marketing efforts and align with Better’s platform. Her plans focus on growth and brand alignment.
Pulte says LLPA fees under review, signals relief for borrowers
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte said on social media Wednesday that the agency is reviewing the loan-level price adjustment (LLPA) matrix — the fees charged on conventional loans to account for risk.
How to measure and communicate the ROI of AI tools
Lenders are under unrelenting pressure to cut costs, accelerate processes and enhance borrower experiences while navigating a less-than-certain originations environment. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a tool to meet these demands, yet quantifying its business value can be elusive.
AI powered search is here: Seven tips for agents to get found
Where and how real estate buyers search for information is changing quickly. As consumers become more comfortable with AI, increasingly, buyers and sellers aren’t browsing your site but rather they’re asking AI to weigh in first. From “Should I buy a house in Denver this year?” to “What’s my home worth in today’s market?”. AI tools – not just search engines – are becoming the go-to entry points for these common real estate questions.
Are Zillow Flex agents required to send buyers to Zillow Home Loans?
In a The Capitol Forum story, Zillow Flex agents claim that they must send buyers to ZHL in order to continue receiving leads.
How a rebel Realtor became Chicago’s No. 2 power player in luxury real estate
Carrie McCormick stumbled into real estate after realizing a corporate career wasn’t for her and now she’s a top agent
Fidelity National Financial chairman faces opposition at investment firm
Cannae Holdings Inc., the investment firm led by Fidelity National Financial (FNF) founder and Chairman William Foley II, is facing accusations of poor governance and a lack of strategic focus from activist investor Carronade Capital Management.
Advocus National Title starts virtual closing platform in Chicago
Advocus has launched a virtual closing system, initially available in Chicago, that is designed to streamline real estate transactions.
Advocus National Title now providing 1031 exchange services
Advocus National Title Insurance Co. has launched a new 1031 exchange service, allowing real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes when selling and reinvesting in like-kind properties.
