Hubzu operator Altisource to issue more stock to pay down debt
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
by Matt Carter Sep 7
Zillow's still all-in when it comes to the mortgage business
While other companies are shedding their mortgage arms, Zillow's seeing potential and doubling down on Zillow Home Loans
by Mike DelPrete Sep 7
Purchase loan applications once again at lowest level since 1995
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
by Matt Carter Sep 6
Regulators place Porch's insurance subsidiary under supervision
Fallout from the bankruptcy of reinsurer Vesttoo Ltd. ripples through the insurance industry, with Texas regulators keeping tabs on Homeowners of America Insurance Co.
by Matt Carter Sep 5
Latest jobs numbers could be nail in the coffin for interest rate hikes
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
by Matt Carter Sep 1
Insurers 'dodged a bullet' as Hurricane Idalia slams rural areas
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
by Matt Carter Sep 1
Antitrust regulators sign off on ICE's deal to acquire Black Knight
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
by Matt Carter Aug 31
Black Knight ready to spin off Empower, Optimal Blue businesses
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
by Matt Carter Aug 30
Homebuyer mortgage demand picks up for 1st time in 6 weeks
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
by Matt Carter Aug 30
Guild Mortgage eyes the Midwest with First Centennial acquisition
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
by Matt Carter Aug 30
Credit repair companies settle 'hot swapping' allegations for $2.7B
Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com parent Progrexion filed for bankruptcy protection in June after court ruled collection of upfront fees violated Telemarketing Sales Rule
by Matt Carter Aug 29
Nearly half of Better's mortgage business now comes from partners
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
by Matt Carter Aug 29
Interest rates stay anchored after Fed chair's hawkish speech
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
by Matt Carter Aug 25
Zillow is the latest lender to offer a 1% down purchase mortgage
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
by Matt Carter Aug 25
Better shares plunge more than 90% in Nasdaq debut
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
by Matt Carter Aug 24
Home sales will bottom out in 2023, analysts forecast. But then what?
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
by Matt Carter Aug 23