The Luxembourg-based real estate and mortgage services provider, which has slashed nearly 400 positions this year, raised $20.5M in a February offering that it used to pay down debt
Sep 7
Mortgage rates are climbing back toward 2023 highs as more inflation data comes in hot, spurring fears of another Federal Reserve rate hike in November and 'higher for longer' policy
Sep 6
Fallout from the bankruptcy of reinsurer Vesttoo Ltd. ripples through the insurance industry, with Texas regulators keeping tabs on Homeowners of America Insurance Co.
Sep 5
Mixed payroll and unemployment report sends long-term interest rates surging, but some analysts say the latest numbers reduce the odds of a September Fed rate hike
Sep 1
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac outline relief for victims, including forbearance allowing loan servicers to suspend collection of mortgage payments for up to 12 months
Sep 1
In addition to selling Empower and Optimal Blue, consent order would require ICE and Black Knight to seek prior FTC approval before acquiring an interest in another loan origination system
Aug 31
To win approval from regulators to merge with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Black Knight plans to sell 2 businesses to subsidiaries of software giant Constellation Software next month
Aug 30
After dipping to lowest level since April 1995, applications for purchase mortgages edge up 2% week over week but remain down 27% from a year ago as mortgage rates retreat from 2023 highs
Aug 30
The acquisition of the Aurora, Illinois-based, family-owned lender marks San Diego-based Guild Mortgage's fourth expansion since December, according to an announcement on Monday
Aug 30
Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com parent Progrexion filed for bankruptcy protection in June after court ruled collection of upfront fees violated Telemarketing Sales Rule
Aug 29
Better's market share has shrunk by more than 70% in the last year as it focuses on making more profitable loans, with partners like Ally Bank and American Express generating 42% of business
Aug 29
After an initial swoon, bond markets take Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's tough talk on inflation in stride, but housing sector remains vulnerable to further rate hikes
Aug 25
UWM and Rocket Mortgage are also leveraging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs tailored to borrowers earning less than 80% of the area median income
Aug 25
In addition to going public at a bad time for mortgage lenders, Barron's reports that SPAC merger resulted in a huge increase in the number of shares outstanding
Aug 24
MBA forecasters expect rates to ease and sales to rise next year, but Fannie Mae economists predict home sales will remain subdued even if the Fed pulls off a soft landing
Aug 23
As mortgage rates hit new post-pandemic highs on inflation worries, MBA survey finds purchase loan demand down 5% week over week and 30% from a year ago
Aug 23
Following 2 years of challenges, Better will go public Thursday with $565M in new funding and plans to 'aggressively' partner with agents as it builds its mortgage production team
Aug 23
Viant Eye's rollout of its MISMO-compliant plug-in means SMART Docs 'aren't just for eNotes' but documents across the whole loan lifecycle from origination to recording
Aug 21
Regulators claim marketing agreements with more than 40 real estate brokerages including Realty Connect USA were a conduit for kickbacks for 1,000+ mortgage referrals
Aug 18
Even after adjusting for seasonal factors, applications for purchase loans fell for the 5th-straight week as mixed inflation data raised doubts Fed will ease, pushing mortgage rates to new high
Aug 16