Fifth Wall Ventures announces new $500M proptech fund
The venture capital firm built a 'consortium' of 48 limited partners to provide guidance and give startups access to more companies
by Patrick Kearns Jul 17
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The Peter Thiel-backed startup plans to use the new capital to continue growing its team of nearly 400 employees
by Patrick Kearns Jun 24
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The San Francisco-based startup unveiled new digital HELOC and HELOAN products for banks and lenders, aiming to reduce the time it takes for consumers to squeeze their properties for cash
Blend names former Fannie Mae chief executive as first president
At Fannie Mae, Timothy Mayopoulos helped resuscitate the government-sponsored entity after the 2008 housing crisis
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Led by Peter Thiel, Keith Rabois and other tech kingpins, the so-called PayPal Mafia and a group of Blackstone veterans are remaking the real estate industry in their image
by Teke Wiggin Sep 10
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Lennar's investments and partnerships with Opendoor and Amazon are putting the builder on stage with Silicon Valley venture capitalists
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 26
Capital Connect NY 18: Mortgage the future
Placing big bets on digital mortgage, title and other process enhancements
by Inman Mar 6
Blend offices
Startup is among the first to provide asset verification for Fannie Mae's mortgage applicants
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 13
Blend's mortgage tech attracts $100M funding round
Digital lending rat race heats up as money pours into the space
by Marian McPherson Aug 25
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Mergers, integrations, acquistions, partnerships and more
by Inman Dec 10
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