Buyer interest creeps upward as mortgage rates inch down
Redfin's Homebuyer Demand Index increased 15 points since June 15, reversing 10 straight weeks of decreasing demand that started in mid-April
by Ben Verde Jul 29
Fannie Mae brings in net income of $4.7B in Q2
Like its sister company, Freddie, Fannie Mae remained profitable in Q2 despite pressure from inflation, rising interest rates and worsening affordability, according to earnings released Friday
by Marian McPherson Jul 29
Homeowners often miffed if lenders outsource servicing: Study
J.D. Power's annual Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study finds customer satisfaction is 26% higher when mortgages are originated and serviced by the same company
by Matt Carter Jul 28
Sagent to power loan servicing for Bank of England Mortgage
The Arkansas-based lender will use Sagent’s servicing solutions to collect monthly payments from borrowers and manage loans when homeowners get behind on their payments
by Matt Carter Jul 28
Freddie Mac posts healthy profit despite big drop in mortgage volume
The mortgage giant generated more than $2.5B profit and grew its mortgage portfolio despite dramatic declines in new purchase loans and refinancing
by Matt Carter Jul 28
What is the government's role in housing? The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun's recent testimony to Congress and 2022's biggest residential real estate transactions (so far)
by Byron Lazine Jul 28
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