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How mortgage experts are using AI to break barriers for Hispanic homeownership

The path to homeownership for many Hispanics faces hurdles like language barriers and lenders unfamiliar with non-traditional applicants. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a solution to assist loan officers in finding suitable lenders and clarifying complex mortgage processes. This bilingual AI aims to better serve Hispanic and other underrepresented communities, especially as federal agencies move towards English-only services. Limited-English households, which have tripled in four decades, struggle with the mortgage process, hindering homeownership and wealth building. The nonprofit Hispanic Organization of Mortgage Experts has launched an AI platform called Wholesale Search, built on ChatGPT, to help loan officers quickly access requirements from over 150 lenders. This platform assists with complex cases involving borrowers without Social Security numbers, limited credit history, or those on visas. Loan officers report that the AI tool significantly speeds up the application process by consolidating lender requirements. Homebuyers like Heriberto Blanco-Joya found the AI-assisted process pleasant and simple, leading to a quick closing. Creators acknowledge AI risks and emphasize safeguards, like direct data pulling from lenders and continuous updates, to ensure accuracy. Other companies are also developing similar AI tools, such as Better Home & Finance Holding Company's Tinman and a voice assistant called Betsy, to support borrowers with non-traditional backgrounds.
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