Kelsey's Stories

Mortgage fintech firm FirstClose acquires HomeScout
The company seeks to transform real estate transactions for lenders and real estate agents
Apr 20
CFPB reportedly investigating several mortgage servicers
After months of warning of a crackdown, the CFPB has launched probes into several mortgage servicers, people familiar with the matter say
Apr 20
The 3 biggest alternative financing methods disrupting real estate
In a Connect Now session Tuesday, Clelia Peters shared what agents need to know about the major players in transaction facilitation, mortgage alternatives and home equity access
Apr 20
Housing market is headed for a slowdown say Fannie, Freddie
Rising mortgage rates cause Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to downwardly revise forecasts
Apr 19
Will 2021 be the year the industry finally embraces mortgage tech?
The housing industry is gearing up for a boom in mortgage tech. Some of housing's top experts explain why
Apr 16
Options for remote closings grow as tech companies get certified
A total of 10 companies have been certified to complete remote online notarizations by the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization
Apr 15
The next big mortgage industry disruptor? Blockchain and NFTs
Title companies saw a surge in 2020, but one economist predicts they may soon become obsolete as blockchain makes its way into the mortgage industry
Apr 15
Mortgage interest rates fall for second-straight week
Mortgage rates drop nearly 10 basis points due to market imbalances, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac on Thursday
Apr 15