During a recent password audit, it was found that a blonde was using the following password: “MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofySacramento”. When asked why such a long password, she said she was told that it had to be at least 8 characters long and include at least one capital. What’s today? It’s “change every password you have” day. Money is the focus of a lot of evil activity on the internet (look at credit union Patelco), but what about useful, constructive monetary activities? Location, location, location. What new home buyers get for their money varies by region. The median price and square footage of new single-family homes sold in 2023, according to the Census Bureau, was $760,700 and 2,430 square feet in the Northeast, $396,300 and 2,172 square feet in the Midwest, $388,800 and 2,335 square feet in the South, and $536,200 and 2,170 square feet in the West. (Today’s podcast is found here and this week’s is sponsored by nCino, makers of the nCino Mortgage Suite for the modern mortgage lender, uniting the people, systems, and stages of the mortgage process. Hear an interview with Candor’s Mark Hinshaw on expectation versus reality when it comes to AI in the mortgage industry.) Lender and Broker Software, Services, and Products With high interest rates keeping more people in their homes, new revenue opportunities will come from places that don’t fit the typical servicer playbook. ICE has identified four key areas where technology can help set servicers up for success in today’s low-movement housing market. Explore how you can retain customers, capitalize on your existing portfolio, and streamline your back office in ICE’s complimentary new white paper, Technology helps servicers find opportunities in unusual places.