People are becoming increasingly interested in how much their house is worth, which has put appraisal accuracy under the microscope.
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MBA Premier Member Editorial: Tech and AI Are Advancing, So What’s Next for Mortgage Pricing?
Today, conversations around mortgage pricing tend to focus on AI and modern technology, yet there was a time when everything was handled very differently – before the first product, pricing, and eligibility engine was even introduced, Optimal Blue’s Mike Vough writes.
MBA Premier Member Editorial: Breaking the Bottleneck: How AI Accelerates the Lending Lifecycle
Tavant Touchless Lending’s Shannon Johnson writes that Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the mortgage landscape by addressing persistent challenges head-on.
Tavant’s Sandeep Shivam: How Gen AI-Powered Coaching Revolutionizes Mortgage Servicing
As a result of the increasing costs and negative customer experiences reported, mortgage servicing companies are seeking technology solutions that leverage artificial intelligence to more effectively answer customer questions and resolve incoming customer inquiries.
First American’s Sarah Frano on AI-Driven Fraud: The Hidden Threat in Real Estate
The tools and technologies powered by artificial intelligence continue to evolve rapidly, and while the real estate industry is harnessing AI to automate everything from property valuations and predictive analytics to customer relationship management and fraud prevention, scammers are harnessing AI to identify targets, rapidly scale their schemes and avoid detection.
Covered Insurance Solutions’ Ross Diedrich: The Evolving Landscape of Homeowners Insurance
In recent years, the homeowners insurance market has presented unprecedented challenges for both borrowers and mortgage servicers. As we navigate 2025, it’s crucial to understand these changes and explore innovative solutions to address the growing complexities in this vital sector.
Planet Loan Servicing’s Patrick Couture: Independent Servicing Matters in Residential Transition Loans
In the world of Residential Transition Loans (RTLs), where short-term, high-risk loans are used to finance “fix-and-flip” projects, effective servicing can enhance investors’ returns.
New Federal Guidelines for AVMs Elevate Bias Testing, Give Consumers a Stronger Voice–ICE’s Damien Weldon and John Holbrook
Decades after the first fair lending laws started to address discrimination in residential lending, regulators are now laser-focused on eliminating bias in the real estate valuation process.
Asurity’s Diane Jenkins: CFPB Issues Proposed Servicing Rules Aimed at Streamlining Loss Mitigation Process
As most servicers are well aware, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently issued new proposed servicing rules essentially overhauling the existing loss mitigation process.
Calque’s Jeremy Foster–New Tools For Changing Markets: An Innovative Approach To Bridge Loans
As good as traditional bridge loans have historically been for some borrowers, markets evolve and there is a reason history lives in the past.