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Fannie Mae’s new AI-powered crime detection unit: The Pulte/Palantir project

Artificial Intelligence, Contributors, Fannie Mae, HWmember, Legal, Opinion, Technology /

Fannie Mae has launched an AI-powered Crime Detection Unit in partnership with Palantir Technologies to achieve what FHFA/Fannie/Freddie chief Bill Pulte has called “something big on mortgage fraud.” Fannie Mae we all know is the grande dame of American Housing. Less known is Palantir Technologies. It describes itself as “bringing the right data to the […]

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Despite a surge in homes for sale, renting still remains the only real option for most

Contributors, Housing Market, HWmember, Opinion, Real Estate /

While signs of a cooling housing market are beginning to emerge, with roughly 500,000 more home sellers than buyers now in play, according to a recent Redfin report, rising affordability barriers continue to sideline many would-be homeowners.  The median home price in the U.S. stood at $416,900 in the first quarter of 2025. With median

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If you think DPA is a niche, you’re missing the bigger picture

Contributors, HWmember, Mortgage, Opinion, Origination /

Lenders, take note. June is National Homeownership Month, and if you’re still treating down payment assistance (DPA) like some fringe program, you’re about to get left behind. The housing market isn’t just shifting—it’s being dismantled and rebuilt in real time. Younger buyers are bypassing the legacy playbooks. They’re digitally native, financially savvy, and actively searching

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Redefining what it means to win in mortgage

Contributors, HWmember, Mortgage, Opinion, Origination /

You likely hear strategies rooted in competitive advantage: how to stand out, gain market share and outperform rivals. In mortgage, that playbook often mirrors sports—one side wins, the other loses. But what if winning didn’t require someone else to lose? A smaller market still full of opportunity According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s May 2025

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Why it’s time to rethink the appraisal default in home equity lending 

Appraisals and Valuations, Contributors, HWmember, Opinion /

With mortgage rates still hovering near multi-decade highs, homeowners are opting to hold onto their ultra-low first mortgages. Instead of refinancing, they’re tapping into their equity through home equity loans and HELOCs to finance renovations, cover tuition, or consolidate high-interest debt.  Lenders are stepping up with a broader menu of second-lien products to meet this

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Conversational marketing is the new pipeline: How AI is redefining intent in real estate

Artificial Intelligence, Contributors, HWmember, Opinion, Technology /

Conventional marketing is on life support; bloated email blasts, generic landing pages, lead forms no one fills out. They’re not just outdated. They’re invisible to the modern consumer. Today, people crave relevance, not reach. They want conversations, not campaigns. That’s where conversational marketing steps in. It’s not about shouting louder. It’s about listening better and

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This is how non-QM is critically helping achieve the American Dream

Contributors, HWmember, Mortgage, Opinion /

The non-QM space has long provided a valuable path for foreign nationals and global investors to purchase property in the United States. While these borrowers may follow a less traditional route, they play an essential role in the diversity and strength of the housing market. Even more importantly, non-QM serves international investors and domestic borrowers

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Why more servicers are implementing technology integrations through APIs 

CFPB, Contributors, HWmember, Mortgage, Opinion, Technology /

With a variety of change impacting the mortgage industry, including borrow demands, digital transformation, and regulatory requirements, mortgage servicers are re-evaluating the systems they use and how they interact with each other. With this in mind, servicers must leverage technology and platforms that offer seamless, real-time integration that allows for operational efficiency, data security, and

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Prefab tiny homes: Here’s what you need to know – Part 2

Contributors, HWmember, Opinion /

With housing costs soaring, many homeowners are looking for creative ways to maximize their property value while providing additional living options. ADUs offer a flexible, cost-effective way to generate rental income, accommodate aging family members, or even provide young adults with an independent living space—all without the need for costly relocations or massive new developments.

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Think the 2025 market is a claw machine? Here’s how to win anyway

Contributors, Housing Market, HWmember, Opinion, Real Estate /

I love taking my son to the arcade, sharing with him the games I grew up playing and the workarounds that can help improve his odds of winning. On one such trip, we spent too much time and money trying to win a prize out of the arcade’s claw machine. It got me thinking about

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