Between a rock and a hard place: underwriting in a rapidly changing market

After two years of blockbuster volume and revenue, lenders now face a rising rate environment with low inventory that is squeezing their margins. At the same time, underwriters are now working with purchase loans and borrowers who may need more hands-on involvement. It’s a recipe for risk that requires lenders to strike the right balance of humans and tech to achieve compliant, efficient underwriting. Experts on this lunch and learn will discuss the pressures on underwriters and how lenders are adapting to go beyond just a checklist process to get a holistic view of loan files.

Date & Time: April 22th, 12 p.m. CT (if you can’t make this time, register and we’ll provide on demand!)

Sponsored by: Candor

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Meet the Panel:

Sarah-Wheeler-

Sarah Wheeler
Editor in Chief,
HousingWire

Sara-Knochel

Sara Knochel
CEO Data & Analytics,
Candor Technologies

Jennifer-Lomanno

Jennifer Lomanno
Senior Vice President National Underwriting Manager ,
NewRez, LLC

John-Sarris

John Sarris
Director, Mortgage Operations Sales,
Accenture



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