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nCino CMO indicted for grand larceny, stealing $6M from former employers 

Michael Collins is accused of using two sham companies to siphon money from his employers between March 2016 and April 2024

Opendoor expands agent partnership program amid slumping business 

Opendoor is expanding its agent partnership program in a move it believes can provide incremental income around its core iBuying business.

Why it’s time to rethink the appraisal default in home equity lending  

With mortgage rates still hovering near multi-decade highs, homeowners are opting to hold onto their ultra-low first mortgages. Instead of refinancing, they’re tapping into their equity through home equity loans and HELOCs to finance renovations, cover tuition, or consolidate high-interest debt.

Unlock the financial power of AI in mortgage lending 

Join Michael Sachdev, Chief Executive Officer at Snapdocs, as he uncovers the practical and realizable value of AI to the mortgage industry today. Presenting market research and real lender P&L examples, this session will dispel common misconceptions hindering technology adoption and reveal the substantial value lost in fulfillment and operations. Discover how the implementation of […]

Leveraging AI for better execution and liquidity in capital markets 

Join Jason Tanaka, Chief Technology Officer at Rocktop, as he delves into the transformative power of AI in capital markets, highlighting how an adaptable AI toolkit can dynamically address a wide range of industry challenges. He will explore the importance of enhancing data integrity and management, showcasing AI’s role in ensuring data quality, accessibility, and seamless […]

Step 1: A common framework for understanding AI 

We’re challenging the use of “AI” as just a buzzword and hosting this forum with experts and industry leaders leveraging AI to get real-life results in mortgage, real estate and title. To kick off the day and set the scene for the conversation to come, Jonathan Kearns, vice president of technology at MISMO, will be […]

RealTrends 500: Top 5-year movers by transaction sides see big brands on top 

Compass, eXp, HomeServices of America were the top three movers by transaction sides between 2017-2021.

RealTrends 500: Two firms saw quadruple digit growth over last 5 years 

RealTrends ranks the top 50 companies that had the largest percentage increase in closed transaction sides between 2017 and 2021.

RealTrends 500: Keller Williams brokerages take 6 of the top 10 spots in 5-year movers 

eXp Realty, Compass, RE/MAX Precision and two Keller Williams offices take top spots for five year movers by sales volume percentage.

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