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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?

As the West isolates Russia with sanctions in response to its invasion of Ukraine, policymakers are using the global financial system as a weapon to help stop the war. What will the impact be on banks?

As the crisis in the Ukraine unfolds, markets have been upended creating a volatile environment for all asset classes, including the municipal market.

Also, AI-platform Gateless names industry veteran as its first president, new CDFI and non-QM lender Champions Funding begins operations and Farmer Mac welcomes back board chair.

Last year, mortgage originators had the best of everything — low interest rates that attracted plenty of refinancings and increasing purchase demand at the same time. While they're preparing for a rockier road ahead, we're celebrating their accomplishments in 2021.

Decreasing affordability and remote work is spurring interest in moving to these often overlooked markets.