Author name: Ricky Vasquez

UWM rolls out two AI-powered tools to give brokers edge

United Wholesale Mortgage announced the rollout of two artificial intelligence-powered tools designed to give mortgage brokers an added edge in competing for and retaining borrower business. One of the tools is an AI-powered voice bot named Mia, which acts as a personal assistant for brokers. The other tool, called LEO, helps brokers present more competitive […]

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Mortgage applications for new homes soar to record high

New-home purchase activity is showing renewed strength this spring, with loan applications hitting their highest mark on record, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Mortgage applications for newly constructed single-family homes in April accelerated 5.3% from a year ago, the industry trade group said. On a month-over-month basis, loan volume increased a nonseasonally adjusted 2%

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Servicers: Fannie Mae replatforming some workout functions

Fannie Mae has announced plans to discontinue use of a platform used to handle certain distressed mortgage processes and is directing mortgage professionals using it to take certain steps in response. Servicers must leave the HomeSaver Solutions Network, which is utilized for loan workout reporting functions, and transition to a broader platform Fannie provides to

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