Artificial Intelligence

Glenn Sanford returns to lead SUCCESS Enterprises

Glenn Sanford has returned to SUCCESS Enterprises as publisher and managing director. Sanford — the founder of eXp Realty and CEO of eXp World Holdings — announced the move alongside the launch of SUCCESS+, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven global platform aimed at providing professional development and community for entrepreneurs and growth-minded individuals. “With SUCCESS+, we […]

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Longbridge hires Azita Guzzo to head up tech innovation efforts

Longbridge Financial, one of the nation’s leading reverse mortgage lenders, on Tuesday announced the hiring of Azita Guzzo as its new head of technology innovation. Guzzo will fill a newly created role at Longbridge. She’s being tasked with the development of advanced technology solutions for enhanced customer service and improved operational efficiency. “Azita’s deep expertise

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First American Title launches AI tool for agents

First American Title Insurance Co. has introduced a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to streamline how title agents access underwriting and compliance information. The new feature — called AgentNet Assist — integrates with the company’s AgentNet platform and is now rolling out to First American’s policy-issuing title agents nationwide. AI tools allow agents to

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Tech Pulse: Lawmakers press FHFA on crypto for mortgages

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Senate Democrats press FHFA on crypto use in mortgages Five Senate Democrats are urging caution as the Federal Housing Finance Agency considers allowing unconverted cryptocurrency in mortgage underwriting.

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AI startup Further launches homebuying platform

A new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform aimed at simplifying the homebuying process is now available to the public. Further, a startup that’s focused on real estate technology, has officially launched its platform. It includes an embedded virtual assistant, Homebuyer AI, that offers free tools to help users navigate the complexities of purchasing a home. “Buying

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Real estate agents upbeat amid shifts in market: survey

Real estate agents are mostly upbeat about the housing market, a new report finds, even as broader economic worries leave buyers and sellers uneasy about the future. When asked about their outlook on the housing market over the next 12 months, 48% of real estate agents were more optimistic in June compared to May, according

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Sam Altman

Open AI CEO Altman warns of ‘impending fraud crisis’

Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc.Bloomberg News WASHINGTON — The CEO of OpenAI warned a room full of bankers and policymakers of an “impending fraud crisis” spurred by artificial intelligence’s growing capability to get around fraud prevention measures.  Speaking at a conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Board Tuesday, Sam Altman, head of

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Tidalwave announces new hires to lead mortgage technology sales

Tidalwave, a mortgage technology startup that’s integrated with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, announced Monday that it has hired a pair of industry veterans to bolster its sales team. John Stephenson has joined Tidalwave as its head of national sales, while Frank Pastirchak is the company’s new account executive. Stephenson is a former relationship manager

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Responsible AI Sandbox

Google, Oliver Wyman, Corridor launch gen AI sandbox for banks

The AI sandbox offered by from Google, Oliver Wyman and Corridor Platforms lets users try different large language models within a secure environment.Google, Oliver Wyman and Corridor Platforms Banks have been using generative AI in their call centers, software development, investment research and back offices. Some are even making it available to their entire employee

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MMI unveils conversational AI for mortgage loan officers

Mortgage technology company Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) announced on Monday its launch of ChatMMI, which claims to be the industry’s first conversational artificial intelligence interface built specifically for lenders, recruiters and other mortgage professionals. The tool allows MMI users to skip dashboards and spreadsheets to directly ask questions via a chat function. The company said

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