News
Addy AI integrates with ICE Encompass for loan officer workflows
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (288+ words) Addy AI announced an integration with ICE Mortgage Technology to bring its loan officer workflow tools into Encompass. The product generates AI processing checklists, turns findings into next steps and supports trackable document requests to catch gaps earlier." AI Summary…...
UMortgage launches flat-fee model to recruit 1,000 loan officers
1+ week, 1+ day ago (499+ words) UMortgage is shifting to a flat-fee compensation model, waiving fees for loan officers after 50 loans per year, with plans to grow its sales force to 1,000 by December." AI Summary UMortgage is rolling out a flat-fee broker model that waives certain…...
AI training for loan officers: Why AI proficiency is critical for helping borrowers
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (1040+ words) Mortgage lending has always been a high-trust profession. Borrowers don't come to a loan officer looking for a generic answer. They come looking for clarity. What can I afford? What do I qualify for? What's the smartest path given my…...
Longbridge launches AI agents for reverse mortgage servicing
3+ week, 1+ day ago (557+ words) Longbridge Financial has launched AI-powered voice agents to handle routine reverse mortgage servicing tasks, allowing staff to focus on complex borrower needs. The technology aims to boost efficiency and provide 24-7 support." AI Summary Longbridge Financial, one of the nation's top…...
Fewer Medicare Advantage plans could impact seniors
3+ week, 2+ day ago (400+ words) Rising medical costs and nearly flat Medicare Advantage rate increases are pushing major insurers to exit markets, threatening coverage options for seniors. UnitedHealthcare, Elevance, Aetna and Humana have scaled back plans as margins tighten. Industry groups warn flat funding could…...
White House proposes nearly flat Medicare Advantage rates
4+ week, 20+ hour ago (577+ words) CMS proposed nearly flat 2027 Medicare Advantage payments, with a base increase of 0.09%, citing billing accuracy and chart review reforms. The change could reduce risk adjustment-driven revenue and pressure insurers, with stocks dipping. Industry groups warn of potential benefit cuts and…...
Vertyx adds AI-powered retention tools to servicing platform
4+ week, 1+ day ago (423+ words) Vertyx introduced a Borrower Relationship Management feature to help mortgage servicers and investors identify retention opportunities and monitor portfolio performance using AI analytics. " AI Summary Mortgage servicing technology provider Vertyx on Tuesday announced the release of a new Borrower Relationship…...
NEXA Lending launches Agenetic AI tools for loan officers
4+ week, 2+ day ago (346+ words) NEXA Lending's updated platform delivers automated answers, guideline searches and AI-assisted marketing, with more features coming soon. " AI Summary NEXA Lending announced Monday the rollout of new artificial intelligence tools within its Agenetic AI platform, which aim to support loan…...
Medicare Part B premiums to rise nearly 10% in 2026
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (361+ words) Medicare Part B premiums will rise nearly 10% to $202.90 per month in 2026, with deductibles increasing to $283." AI Summary Medicare officials have announced an increase of almost 10% to premiums for 2026, when the monthly cost will exceed $200. The cost refers to the Medicare…...
Gen Z homeowners more dissatisfied with insurance companies
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (516+ words) A Kin Insurance survey reveals only 32% of Gen Z homeowners are "very satisfied" with their insurance providers, compared to 45% of Gen X and 47% of millennials. Poor customer service and claims handling, rather than cost, are the main pain points for…...