Newrez launches joint venture with another big Keller Williams group
Launch of Carnegie Mortgage Partners, a new mortgage JV with New Jersey-based Keller Williams Bergen County Partners, follows on heels of similar deal with KW Georgia Legacy Group
by Matt Carter Nov 6
Mr. Cooper remains shut down one week after cyberattack
Over 4M mortgage customers have been unable to make their payments since the company announced it had been attacked on Oct. 31
by Ben Verde Nov 6
Big drop in mortgage rates as unemployment hints at recession
After breaching 8% in mid-October, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have plummeted to levels not seen since September as more investors expect Fed policymakers to lower rates in the spring
by Matt Carter Nov 3
Better launches digital home insurance product with partners
Available in Arizona, Oregon and Illinois at launch, Better Insurance will expand into Oklahoma, Tennessee and Wisconsin in the next 4 weeks. The goal is to be in all 50 states in a year
by Matt Carter Nov 2
Rocket stays profitable in Q3 but still in the red for the year
Cost-cutting helped the Detroit-based mortgage lending giant rack up its second consecutive profitable quarter, but at $61.45B, 2023 mortgage originations are down 46% from a year ago
by Matt Carter Nov 2
Mortgage software provider Vesta powering Upstart's HELOC launch
Since announcing a $30M Series A funding round last year, Vesta has added partners and integrations at a rapid clip, including Willow Servicing, a cloud-based mortgage servicing platform
by Matt Carter Nov 2
Fed pause could revive demand for mortgages as rates reverse course
Demand for purchase mortgages hit the lowest level since 1995 last week, but relief could be in sight after Federal Reserve policymakers elected not to hike short-term rates on Wednesday
by Matt Carter Nov 2
DelPrete: How Zillow pressures its agent partners to plug mortgages
Zillow is shoring up its Home Loans business by ratcheting up pressure on Flex agents, who refer clients to the mortgage arm or risk losing future leads, real estate advisor Mike DelPrete writes
by Mike DelPrete Nov 1
Sherman Bridge launches fix-and-flip investor loan marketplace
Underwriting engine helps investors compare options with 15 lenders offering short-term loans for rehabbing and flipping or renting single-family homes in 48 markets in all but 12 US states
by Matt Carter Nov 1
LoanDepot lets buyers cover FHA down payment with 2nd mortgage
Available everywhere except New York, loanDepot's new 'accessZERO' program provides a down payment of up to 5% in the form of a 10-year fully amortized 2nd mortgage
by Matt Carter Oct 31
New startup Foyer helps first-time homebuyers with savings program
The '401(k) for homeownership' helps first-time buyers achieve their savings goals with 4.51% APY high-yield savings accounts, as well as educational tools and matching with agents and lenders
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31
First American settles 'no-poach' allegations with New York AG
The $4.5M agreement follows similar settlements with 'big four' title insurance underwriters Fidelity National Financial, Old Republic National Title Insurance and Stewart Title Guaranty
by Matt Carter Oct 30
Impact of 'lock-in effect' on listings may have been overstated
Fannie Mae researchers say rising mortgage rates aren't the only reason homeowners have been reluctant to sell, and that a decline in rates won't necessarily produce a flood of for-sale listings
by Matt Carter Oct 30
VantageScore: New scoring model could qualify 4.9M extra borrowers
Company puts heat on regulators to stick to 2025 timetable for requiring lenders working with Fannie and Freddie to use VantageScore 4.0; delays would impact 'creditworthy people of color'
by Matt Carter Oct 30
Biden administration backs plan to convert more offices to homes
Initiative provides new financing and technical assistance to developers and local government, and highlights grants and tax incentives that can make conversion projects more attractive
by Matt Carter Oct 27
Mortgage demand slips again as rates continue relentless rise
Loan applications slip to lowest level since 1995 as mortgage rates climb for the 7th week in a row, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Matt Carter Oct 25