Rapid Reporting's DirectCheck product will be providing instant verification of Social Security numbers direct from the Social Security Administration for the first time in the mortgage industry. By adding immediate Social Security number verification to the other real-time components of DirectCheck, the industry now has a stronger, better way to reduce fraud at origination, noted Rapid Reporting at the MBA Technology Show in Dallas. The application's users get instant delivery by just entering the borrower's name, Social Security number and date of birth. This coincides with the SSA's new real-time program to begin in October that will allow for the seamless transfer of data back via an XML Web service interface.
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True Footage claims a startup founder signed up for its products using false MLS credentials and used large language models to copy its software.
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A dv01 paper finds while no one single cause exists and elements like the lack of transportation infrastructure make a return to historic affordability unlikely.
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Top mortgage originators ranked 175-101 share their client retention strategies, from face-to-face meetings to AI and CRM tools, as the industry eyes a 2026 purchase market shift.
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Alongside a bill that gives homeowners a year of forbearance after state-declared emergencies, lawmakers will consider extending wildfire-related moratoriums.
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United Wholesale Mortgage is one of multiple home lending partners Dan Sogorka and Mike Fawaz's new company plans to bring on board.
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Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Craig Trainor encouraged the real estate industry to reconsider advice received from DEI experts.
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