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Tech Pulse: Longbridge talks AI senior inclusivity, UWM details lending advancements
This new weekly series highlights the latest in technology — from tools and integrations to trends — shaping mortgage and real estate.
Title tech firm Dono appoints revenue head
Anthony Nalbone will be responsible for expanding the platform’s customer base and scaling revenue operations.
Redfin, Thumbtack partner to connect homeowners with improvement pros
The feature allows users to review customer feedback, compare prices and connect with contractors through the Redfin site or Android app.
Texas Capital Bank seeks a partial win in Ginnie Mae suit
Texas Capital Banks is seeking victory for part of its complaint against Ginnie Mae prior to commencing a trial, according to a new filing.
Rick Roque and Andrew Maas on what AI can and can’t solve
Rick Roque and Andrew Maas talk about the limits and potential of AI in the mortgage business.
Ginnie Mae releases anticipated ‘HMBS 2.0’ term sheet
The new reverse mortgage-backed securities program aims to address liquidity issues and features several differences from the existing program.
“It’s ridiculous”: Real estate industry opposes newly proposed cash-deal reporting rules
The NAR and ALTA say newly-proposed Treasury Department rules on reporting cash deals are too burdensome for real estate agents and title companies.
Mike Simonsen: How rising rates impact the housing market
How will rising interest rates impact the housing market? This used to be a pretty easy question to answer, but not this year.
Room for everyone on the crypto real estate bandwagon?
At the inaugural crypto real estate summit in Miami, agents are assured they will benefit from blockchain. It’s the future, after all. But questions abound.