The mortgage industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digital innovation. A recent study by STRATMOR Group, the 2024 Technology Insight® Study, reveals a seismic shift: 48% of lenders are now leveraging Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and 38% are utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI). This surge in technology adoption isn't just a passing trend; it's a fundamental change aimed at streamlining operations, enhancing borrower satisfaction, and ensuring competitive advantage.
In today's fast-paced mortgage industry, efficiency is key. Underwriters are constantly challenged to process a high volume of applications accurately and quickly. FundMore is designed to help lenders do just that by streamlining the mortgage process and improving productivity. Here are five ways FundMore empowers underwriters to process more files effectively:
The early-autumn dip in mortgage rates presented a fleeting but lucrative opportunity for lenders and borrowers alike. More than 300,000 refinances were completed in September and October of 2024—the highest volume in two and a half years, reports ICE Mortgage Monitor. Borrowers rushed to capitalize on interest rates in the low 6% range, cutting their monthly payments by an average of $320 and generating a collective $47 million in monthly savings. Amid this refinancing boom, one clear takeaway emerged: lenders equipped with advanced technology platforms outperformed their competitors by processing loans faster and retaining more borrowers.
As a mortgage lender, you're likely aware that digitally transforming your lending processes offers several significant benefits. From reducing risk and operating costs to boosting scalability and profit margins and enabling you to deliver leading borrower experiences that breed 'customers for life.' Digitalization is a lever for the positive business outcomes that will allow you to compete profitably in a fast-changing world.
Home buyers don't want to go through the hassle of waiting 30 days to close on their loan, which is the current average. The reason for this long wait is that much of the underwriting process in the industry is done without mortgage automation. Importing info from paper to digital is a problem since the error rate for manual data entry is 4%. Then there’s the rest of the steps involved in approving a mortgage.