EXp, Kind Lending team up to launch new mortgage platform
The new platform is called SUCCESS Lending and will offer loans to consumers working with eXp Realty agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 15
A handshake in the midst of action
CEO Max Simkoff says Doma provides a 'white label' closing solution to real estate agents that provides a better consumer experience
by Matt Carter Jul 15
'Summer swoon': Mortgage rates dip further in mid-July throughout US
The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage dipped further this week, according to data from Freddie Mac
by Daniel Houston Jul 15
Mortgage boom for second homes takes hit amid new lending rules
New lending rules and a return to the office may have dented the prolific rise in demand for second-home loans, according to new data
by Daniel Houston Jul 14
Dip in rates boosts demand for mortgages
Applications for purchase loans and refinancing both up during holiday-shortened week
by Matt Carter Jul 14
Morty will expand nationwide with $25M in new funding
Series B funding will also enable mortgage marketplace to boost hiring, marketing and product development
by Matt Carter Jul 14
Compass is launching its own mortgage company, OriginPoint
OriginPoint will provide origination services to consumers in select Compass markets by the end of 2021, marking the brokerage's latest move toward an end-to-end transaction
by Marian McPherson Jul 13
Delinquency rate hits lowest level seen in a year: CoreLogic
4.7% of mortgages were delinquent in April 2021, a significant drop from the start of the pandemic
Exterior view of Custom styled home with manicured lawn and landscaping.
Rates on jumbo loans are currently lower than conventional mortgages, but could surge higher in the months ahead
by Matt Carter Jul 12
Better acquires UK-based mortgage broker Trussle
Founded in 2015, Trussle has brokered more than $3.7B in mortgage loans. Better said Trussle is the perfect partner for its entrance into the UK
by Marian McPherson Jul 12
How mortgage lenders are preparing for the end of the refi boom
Top priorities: Improve the loan origination process, hire more loan officers, and partner with builders and real estate agents
by Matt Carter Jul 12
New study shows true impact of credit scores on mortgage rates
Digital mortgage marketplace OwnUp's latest study revealed buyers with good credit scores can lose $40K in interest savings by failing to shop loan options
by Marian McPherson Jul 8
Mortgage rates follow Treasury yields down
While rates are back down near historic lows, the economic recovery could push them back up in the months ahead
by Daniel Houston Jul 8
Foreclosure watch: The 10 most at-risk US cities
Even as home values soar, many out-of-work homeowners are at risk of having their home foreclosed on due to missed payments
An appraisal contract with blueprints
The data provider says the acquisition will result in easier property comparisons through new real estate reports and visual tools
by Daniel Houston Jul 6
The risks of taking out cash against a home in today's market
In a USA Today opinion piece, Sheila C. Bair, the chairwoman of Fannie Mae's Board of Directors, laid out the factors homeowners should consider before agreeing to cash-out refinancing
by Libertina Brandt Jul 6