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Title Tech Provider Flueid Raises $12.5M in Funding

Title Tech Provider Flueid Raises $12.5M in Funding

Saturday, 19 August 2023
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Flueid, a startup providing title technology, has added $12.5 million in Series B1 funding. So reports NEXT Mortgage News. Read more...
ICE’s Black Knight Deal Moves Closer as FTC Drops Suit

ICE’s Black Knight Deal Moves Closer as FTC Drops Suit

Saturday, 19 August 2023
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Intercontinental Exchange’s proposed $11.7 billion acquisition of mortgage software provider Black Knight has taken a step closer to reality as the Federal Trade Commission has asked a federal court to scrap a lawsuit opposing the deal. So reports Reuters. Read more...
UBS to Pay $1.4B Over Fraud from Before 2008 Mortgage Crisis

UBS to Pay $1.4B Over Fraud from Before 2008 Mortgage Crisis

Saturday, 19 August 2023
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Federal prosecutors have announced that UBS will pay $1.4 billion in penalties to settle civil allegations of fraud in the sale of residential mortgage-backed securities leading up to the 2008 global financial crisis. So reports CNBC. Read more...
Ask The Expert: More Thoughts on Expanding Your Reach with Realtors

Ask The Expert: More Thoughts on Expanding Your Reach with Realtors

Sunday, 06 August 2023
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In my previous column, I answered a question from Barbara in Virginia Beach. I have some additional thoughts on her question. Read more...
Build a Robust Referral Network with These 3 Steps

Build a Robust Referral Network with These 3 Steps

Sunday, 06 August 2023
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In today’s volatile mortgage environment, loan originators must increase their referral sources if they want to generate enough business to succeed long-term. But, connecting with potential partners and borrowers is easier said than done with so many LOs competing in an already crowded marketplace. Read more...
Stay Confident, Stresses Guild Mortgage’s Former CEO

Stay Confident, Stresses Guild Mortgage’s Former CEO

Sunday, 06 August 2023
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Mortgage professionals need to maintain their confidence and not be afraid to ask questions, according to former Guild Mortgage CEO Mary Ann McGarry. So reports The Mortgage Note. Read more...
Figure Plans to Go Public, Lays Off 20% of Staff

Figure Plans to Go Public, Lays Off 20% of Staff

Sunday, 06 August 2023
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Mike Cagney’s Figure Technologies has let go 90 employees, representing around 20% of its headcount, while at the same time, the company is planning to take its profitable LendCo lending division public. So reports Bloomberg. Read more...
Mortgage Tech Startup Stavvy Buys Rival Brace

Mortgage Tech Startup Stavvy Buys Rival Brace

Sunday, 06 August 2023
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Financial software provider Stavvy has acquired fellow mortgage technology startup Brace for an undisclosed amount. So reports AltFi. Read more...
Ask The Expert: How Can I Expand My Reach with Realtors?

Ask The Expert: How Can I Expand My Reach with Realtors?

Sunday, 23 July 2023
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Barbara from Virginia Beach wrote in: "I have been a loan officer for almost 20 years. Many of my real estate agents have left the industry. I do have a small following of productive agents, but it is not enough for me to make a decent living. What is the best way to expand my… Read more...
Don't Let Poor Communication Torpedo Borrower Satisfaction

Don't Let Poor Communication Torpedo Borrower Satisfaction

Sunday, 23 July 2023
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There’s a misconception that top sales professionals have the “gift of gab.” But the reality is much more complex. Read more...

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