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Dominick Marchetti, chief technology officer at loanDepot, explains how the digital mortgage era is being driven by borrowers seeking a more dominant role in the process.

Technology will help compile and assess property data so that the future of real estate appraisers is that they won’t exist, says Matt Rider, chief information officer at Franklin American Mortgage.

After being acquired by Citizens Bank, Franklin American Mortgage has an expanded customer base and product offerings, but is also better positioned to embrace digital mortgage technology, says Franklin Chief Information Officer Matt Rider.

With customers in Afghanistan and a headquarters in San Antonio, USAA uses digital mortgage tools to craft a consistent experience and reach borrowers around the globe, according to Executive Director of the Mortgage Digital Experience Mark Burrage.

If California voters approve Proposition 10 in November, the ramifications will be felt on the state's affordable housing, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Homebuyers put about 15% toward a down payment on house, spend $40,000 in one-time fees and thousands in closing costs, presenting an opportunity for lenders to leverage education and product offerings to prepare them for a purchase.

It's been a rough year for Manhattan's home sellers, and they're not about to catch a break any time soon.

Local home construction dipped again last month, though the year-to-date pace of building continues to surpass that of 2017 by a healthy margin.

The senior Democratic lawmaker said the CFPB chief and the Trump administration "are doing everything in their power to roll back consumer protections."

Homebuyers saving for a down payment contributed to the slowest rate of August price appreciation in nearly two years; and the market could have even less momentum by next summer.