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Early case studies show blockchain can remove 100-120 basis points of cost from originations through securitization in mortgage. What can this tech really do for this sector?

Does anyone build their own tech stack now across originations and servicing? Or is fintech moving too fast now? This session goes into details on which systems and functions you should build vs. buy in 2022, as discussed by the top digital strategists across bank and non-bank lenders.

During this discussion, panelists from Fannie Mae, Credit Karma and Better will uncover how lenders and technology platforms can tackle existing barriers to remediate racial discrimination in the housing market.

Weichert Financial—a multifaceted IMB based in New Jersey—has a unique view on what makes a digital closing provider successful: trust. Sean O’Flynn, SVP of Process Improvement at Weichert Financial, and Vishal Rana, VP of Customer Success at Snapdocs discuss what makes a ‘white glove’ experience, and why it should be the number one consideration when choosing a digital closing provider.

Consumers increasingly demand one-stop shop homeownership. How does RESPA evolve as this consumer demand mortgage gives rise to mortgage and real estate joint ventures, as well as mortgage firms integrating multiple homeownership services into one experience? Does RESPA actually keep consumer costs lower? Or is it making prices higher by requiring every provider to incur their own customer acquisition cost? Is there a place for responsible one-stop models in the modern housing market?

Venture capitalists are looking at a maturing mortgage, real estate, and fintech landscape and putting al, the dots together. What are the best ideas as we move into 2022?

Assaf Henkin is the Co-founder, President, and COO of life insurtech Sproutt. A recognized expert on predictive analytics and data insights, Assaf has more than 20 years of experience building scalable cross-channel, cross-device, and cross-format data-driven products. Prior to his current role, Assaf served as chief insights officer at Amobee, a Singtel wholly-owned subsidiary. Prior to that Assaf co-founded Kontera, a Big Data consumer data and analytics platform that was acquired by Singtel. Assaf holds a BS in Computer Information Systems from San Francisco State University and an MBA from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.

U.S. mortgage applications slid for a sixth straight week as mortgage rates climbed to a 12-year high, weighing on both home purchases and refinancing.

Karl A. Wagner III is a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor with Biondo Investment Advisors, LLC with locations in Milford, Pennsylvania, and Sparta, New Jersey.

The tech firm cited an expected 60 to 70% drop in refinance volume as reason for the layoffs, which affect employees in the company’s title business and general administrative duties.