Fannie Mae says starting April 15, more homebuyers will qualify for a program requiring full interior and exterior inspections that capture data and images throughout the property
Properties must be eligible for an appraisal waiver, and like Better's 'One Day Mortgage,' some fine print can stand in the way of getting a loan approved in 24 hours
The Irving, Texas-based lender is also reportedly in negotiations to sell its retail mortgage division, which employs about 1,000 loan originators nationwide
Lender expands Spanish language access program launched in April to include disclosures that describe loan terms and fees
The housing industry has shed thousands of jobs recently, and more cuts may be in store. But some companies are handling the situation better than others
Chris Erickson, who joins Motto Mortgage as vice president of product and strategy, has held product management roles at Guaranteed Rate, CoreLogic, Nationstar Mortgage and Citi
While real estate industry layoffs largely began with companies that provide mortgages and mortgage-related services, everyone from Adwerx to Zumper has been impacted by the downturn
Shares in Blend touched a new all-time low after the company issued 2022 revenue guidance that co-founder and CEO Nima Ghamsari acknowledged as "much lower than consensus estimates"
Nearly 350 employees will be laid off as wholesale division and SoFi operational unit are shuttered
JD Power finds customer satisfaction is highest when lenders employ the right mix of technology and personal interactions
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
Ally Home, Better, and Guaranteed Rate join the Envestnet Credit Exchange
The lenders who took the most market share in purchase mortgages in 2020 are best prepared to dominate lending in 2021
The real estate holding company is downsizing its office footprint, creating a more integrated transaction experience and reducing debt
The new mortgage lender, called Proper Rate, will begin originating mortgages to homebuyers and owners in 15 states