Ribbon slashes one-third of workforce to adjust to 'new reality'
After expanding into 8 new states and more than doubling its market footprint this year, the Power Buyer is laying off 136 employees in search of an 'achievable path to profitability'
by Matt Carter Jul 28
Berkshire Hathaway-owned lender settles redlining case with DOJ
This case is the first-ever redlining settlement against a mortgage company and the second-largest such settlement in DOJ history
by Taylor Anderson Jul 27
Fed's steady approach to rate hikes could ease pressure on mortgages
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell hinted Wednesday that the US central bank is looking to dial back the pace of interest rate hikes as soon as the impact of increases shows up in inflation data
by Matt Carter Jul 27
Rate Drop Advantage program offers homebuyers a break on refis
If rates come down in the next 3 years, Rocket Mortgage's program will cover some refinancing costs including first appraisal, credit report, tax certification, and mortgage recording fee
by Matt Carter Jul 27
You named the top 5 apps on your phone: Pulse
Opinion
This week, you told us about the top 5 apps that you simply can't do without on your cell phone
by Inman Jul 27
Keller Mortgage taps Mortgage Coach to convert more leads
After conducting 2 rounds of layoffs, Keller Williams' lending arm looks to grow its business by making a popular lead conversion tool available to all of its loan officers
by Matt Carter Jul 26
Lenders gearing up to help renters become homebuyers
New technology and policy changes at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spur innovations by Guild Mortgage and Ready Life to help borrowers without credit scores and good payment histories
by Matt Carter Jul 26
Offerings of adjustable-rate mortgages triple in 1 year, up 230%
The number of adjustable-rate mortgages offered to consumers has more than tripled from the 1st half of 2021 to the 1st half of 2022, according to a new report by LendingTree
by Ben Verde Jul 25
Flyhomes lays off 20% of workforce, cites rising interest rates
The layoffs come after a rapid expansion into new markets including Texas, Colorado and Idaho following a $150M Series C funding round
by Matt Carter Jul 22
Maxwell's Español mortgage solution is bilingual, 'builds trust'
Borrowers with limited English proficiency are said to be more likely to make it through the complex application process, enabling lenders to close loans faster and boost loan officer production.
by Matt Carter Jul 21
Homebuilder sentiment takes a nosedive: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a downturn in homebuilder sentiment and truths agents should acknowledge in a market shift
by Byron Lazine Jul 21
Rocket Mortgage customers offered free premium Truebill accounts
Rebranding and tighter integration of Truebill into Rocket platform is part of a broader effort to transform the company's stable of more than a dozen brands into a fintech platform
by Matt Carter Jul 20
Demand for mortgages hits lowest level since 2000
Decline in purchase applications aligns with slower homebuilding activity due to reduced buyer traffic and ongoing building material shortages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Matt Carter Jul 20
Here are your luxury agent differentiators: Pulse
Opinion
This week, we wanted to know: How can you tell when someone is a luxury agent? Is it their marketing, price point or ZIP code?
by Inman Jul 20
Joint venture to help midsize lenders play in tech big leagues
EXL, Corridor Platforms and Oliver Wyman are teaming up to help smaller lenders harness data analytics, artificial intelligence and the cloud for turnkey digital lending programs
by Matt Carter Jul 19
'Crypto mortgage' lets homebuyers leverage bitcoin as collateral
30-year loans of up to $5M provided by Florida-based Milo Credit LLC allow investors to avoid capital gains taxes — and don't require down payments, credit scores or US citizenship
by Matt Carter Jul 19