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Fannie and Freddie will let more buyers off the hook for an appraisal
Appraisal waiver programs that rely on automated valuation models will be expanded next year to allow participation by homebuyers putting less than 20 percent down.
Propy advances onchain escrow
Propy has launched another facet of its blockchain-based transaction service to make it easier for homes to change hands via cryptocurrency, Propy Crypto Escrow Service.
Profits roll in at Mr. Cooper as it pursues tech-fueled growth
Deal to acquire Flagstar’s mortgage servicing business and correspondent lending platform is projected to grow Mr. Cooper’s servicing portfolio to $1.59 trillion.
LoanSnap’s business dried up. Now regulators are after its licenses
Connecticut has entered into a consent decree revoking the fintech mortgage lender’s license, and LoanSnap has been put on notice by California regulators that they intend to do the same.
Mr. Cooper adds to leadership team with eye on technology
Sridhar Sharma, who’s credited with developing Mr. Cooper’s patented AI, has been promoted to a new role, and three new tech leaders are joining from other companies.
DropOffer updates help buyers go it alone
DropOffer deploys an artificial intelligence component to support the buyer in their pursuit of the right home, a feature that provides deep market and property analysis for the user to support their outreach and potential offer.
Rupert Murdoch’s REA Group calls it quits on Rightmove acquisition
News Corp.-subsidiary REA Group announced on Monday it had given up on its quest to purchase Rightmove after its fourth offer of $8.3 billion was rejected by the UK portal’s board of directors.
Realtor.com releases enhanced map-based search feature
Realtor.com released its new map-based search experience on Tuesday, which uses color-coded map layers to help homebuyers find their next home based on preferred home features and market trends.
Zillow hires former PayPal exec to lead agent sales team
Zillow is continuing its leadership shuffle, with the Seattle-based residential portal announcing a new senior vice president of agent sales on Friday. Former PayPal executive Soumya Tulloss will lead Zillow’s agent sales, the segment that includes flagship products Zillow Showcase and Zillow Premier Agent.