Mortgage leaders emphasize forward thinking
Mortgage servicers are advising lenders to embrace technology or risk falling behind
Lenders were urged to embrace technology and adapt to the changing mortgage market HousingWire‘s Mortgage Banking Summit 2025. Experts warn that failure to evolve could mean falling behind as new technologies such as AI and blockchain drive industry transformation.
Zillow and ChatGPT launch app integration
Consumers can now search for properties on Zillow via ChatGPT. Access to Zillow’s app is available in ChatGPT, making Zillow the only real estate app available directly through the ChatGPT platform.
Douglas Elliman launches AI assistant app
Douglas Elliman introduced Elli AI, an assistant app for real estate agents. The app is initially available in Florida with plans for a nationwide rollout in 2026. The app offers MLS search capabilities, generates brand reports and provides data-backed market insights.
Realtor.com launches an AI-powered home search tool
Realtor.com has launched an AI-powered home search tool that personalizes listings based on user input. This tool aims to simplify the home search process by allowing users to enter their preferences naturally, delivering instant, customized results.
Proof launches new secure digital identity tool Certify
Digital identity verification and transaction security platform Evidence launches Certify, a new cryptographically secure digital identity tool. The proof is that Certify enables instant, legally accepted digital signing of all content with a user’s verified legal identity.
TRUE and Candor unveil an income verification tool, Instant Income Clarity
WHERE And Candid technology have launched Instant Income Clarity, an AI-powered tool that verifies borrowers’ income in minutes, improving efficiency and reducing costs in the mortgage process.
Zillow’s ChatGPT integration could redefine (or violate) MLS policy.
Zillow’s integration with ChatGPT allows users to search for properties using AI, sparking discussion about MLS compliance. While Zillow claims to be adhering to existing agreements, industry experts question potential policy violations and the impact on the value of MLS data.
Milo’s Josip Rupena on Increasing Client Wealth Through Crypto Lending
MiloThe company’s crypto mortgage model has allowed customers to grow their wealth by more than $100 million, allowing them to buy homes without selling their bitcoin. This innovative approach is reshaping the mortgage landscape as cryptocurrency becomes more mainstream.
Florida real estate agencies are undergoing a real estate cybersecurity nightmare and lesson
One real estate agent’s harrowing experience with AI-powered fraud reveals the industry’s vulnerability to sophisticated cyberattacks. The incident, involving 36 officers and their families, is a stark reminder of the need for increased cybersecurity.
