Home sales seen as immune from economic pessimism
Increasingly negative consumer sentiment not seen as immediate threat to home sales, as homebuyer demand continues to outpace available listings
by Matt Carter Nov 8
Ocrolus will help Blend automate mortgage doc processing
Initial focus will be on document automation for mortgage applications, with potential to extend into other business areas
by Matt Carter Nov 8
Rocket Mortgage's profits slip in Q3 as it pivots to lending to homebuyers
Nation's biggest mortgage lender growing partnerships with real estate agents, mortgage brokers, banks, and credit unions
by Matt Carter Nov 5
Rise in mortgage rates sees hiccup — but don't expect it to last
The dip in mortgage rates this week was small compared to the rise recorded over the last month; economists say they expect more increases
by Daniel Houston Nov 5
New digital tools helped lift Fidelity National Financial's Q3 earnings
The nation's largest title insurer, which launched its inHere platform in December, saw third-quarter adjusted net earnings grow 39% from a year ago, to $604M
by Matt Carter Nov 5
Black buyers twice as likely to be denied mortgages due to low appraisals
Appraisers seemed to value homes higher if the applicant matched the neighborhood's racial makeup, Illinois Realtors study finds
All gas, no brakes: Knock speeds into Detroit en route to 75 markets
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, Knock revealed a new slogan, 'In agents we trust'
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 4
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Demand for purchase loans and refinancings ebbed during last week of October
by Matt Carter Nov 3
Fed tapering starts now, markets unfazed
Powell says Fed will finish draw down of the support it's provided to mortgage rates during the pandemic by June
by Matt Carter Nov 3
LoanDepot building purchase loan business as rising rates stunt refis
Joint ventures with homebuilders and referral relationships with real estate agents helping fuel partner channel
by Matt Carter Nov 2
Microsoft ups cloud capabilities for mortgage lenders
Mortgage365 and Finastra are on board for the launch of Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services
by Matt Carter Nov 2
Knock Home Swap
More than 500,000 borrowers are in loss mitigation after pandemic relief from monthly mortgage payments expires, according to Black Knight's latest Mortgage Monitor Report
by Matt Carter Nov 2
Rocket Mortgage partners with Salesforce to extend tech to lenders
Nation's biggest mortgage lender sees 'significant' market opportunity to provide its technology via Salesforce Financial Services Cloud
by Matt Carter Oct 29
Brad Inman and Knock CEO Sean Black.
In case they're not getting the message, Knock's booth at Inman Connect Las Vegas sported a banner that read, 'In Agents We Trust'
by Matt Carter Oct 29
Why Greg Schwartz left 'the portal war' for the mortgage industry
Tomo co-founder and CEO Greg Schwartz shares what's wrong with the mortgage industry and how tech can revolutionize the consumer experience
by Marian McPherson Oct 28
Agents schooled on alternative financing, lending and mortgages
Real estate agents attending Inman Connect Las Vegas got tips on partnering with lenders and alternative financing providers to land more clients and overcome obstacles
by Matt Carter Oct 28