In a coup for Black Knight, the deal is the latest in a growing trend as lenders see servicing as a way to smooth out revenue and retain past customers when they refinance or buy their next home
High home prices are expected to drive a record $1.72 trillion in purchase mortgage originations in 2022, even though rising mortgage rates could put a dent in sales of existing homes
BeSmartee's lender clients now have access to MeasureOne's automated income and employment verification capabilities, a partnership that will allow lenders to process loan applications faster
MISMO, Snapdocs team up to launch 'e-Eligibility Exchange' with participation from major data providers including Freddie Mac and First American Corp.
The fintech startup offers home equity investments of up to $500,000 without income or credit score requirements and no monthly payments. The funds have a 30-year repayment period
Wells Fargo veteran Michael Heid will succeed Sheila Bair as board chair as the mortgage giant conducts a national search for its next CEO. Its current CEO, Hugh Frater, is retiring
Home affordability is an ever more elusive dream for many in today's market. Down payment assistance programs can be buyers' bridge to the reality of owning a home by overcoming the cash-to-close hurdle
Series B round led by Zigg Capital includes $25M in venture capital and $110M in debt
Despite the fastest one-month rise in mortgage rates in nearly 13 years, purchase lock volume climbed 31% from February likely driven by borrowers moving to secure loans before rates rise
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Only 24% of consumers think now is a good time to buy a home — the lowest reading ever recorded in a monthly survey conducted by Fannie Mae since 2010
After hovering near 3% for nearly 2 years, mortgage rates have rebounded faster than expected. But amid uncertainty, economists are divided on whether 5% rates are here to stay
Pittsburgh-based Clearview Federal Credit Union partners with Sagent to bring its mortgage servicing business in-house. The company has announced several similar deals in months past
As rates surged last week, demand for FHA purchase loans dropped by nearly 8%, according to a weekly lender survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association released Wednesday
Integration with DocMagic’s Total eClose platform eliminates the need for an initial disclosure desk and closing department
The origination and underwriting platform allows homeowners to borrow up to 90% of their home’s 'future value' — after remodeling is complete