Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
Investors claimed they were misled about bank's progress in fixing governance and oversight issues that came to light in wake of 2016 'fake accounts' scandal
by Matt Carter May 17
Freddie Mac spotlights lenders for promoting affordable loans
UWM, Rocket Mortgage and Fairway were enthusiastic backers of Freddie Mac's Home Possible mortgage in 2022, which lets low-income homebuyers put as little as 3% down
by Matt Carter May 15
Encompass users gain access to title data with Flueid integration
ICE Mortgage Technology's popular loan origination system connected to Flueid Decision for underwriter-backed title clearance decisions on properties
by Matt Carter May 12
Consumers finally get it: Mortgage rates are probably going down
More optimistic outlook of where mortgage rates are headed over the next 12 months drives the largest increase in Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index in more than 2 years
by Matt Carter May 12
Mr. Cooper closing in on $1T portfolio with Home Point deal
After selling off originations businesses and laying off thousands of employees, Home Point agrees to sell itself — and $84B in mortgage servicing rights — for $324M in cash
by Matt Carter May 11
Regulator rescinds new Fannie, Freddie fee for riskier borrowers
Lending industry groups like the Mortgage Bankers Association called fee based on borrower's debt-to-income ratio 'unworkable'
by Matt Carter May 10
When it comes to buyer leads from mortgage lenders, you'll take 'em
In last week's Pulse, we wanted to know whether cultivating referral partnerships with lenders results in reliable, meaningful leads. Your opinion was clear
by Inman May 10
How to answer buyers’ top 10 most-asked mortgage questions
Agents should be prepared to answer their buyer's mortgage questions, including types of mortgages, lender guidelines, preapproval vs. prequalification and the closing process in the area
by Bernice Ross May 10
Big Purple Dot launches recruiting tool for mortgage lenders
BPD Recruit taps CoreLogic data to let lenders see who their competitors' most productive loan officers are, then automates the process of luring them away
by Matt Carter May 9
Ocrolus taps OpenAI to sift more mortgage apps — without humans
The document automator's analysis of borrower-supplied mortgage documentation provides 'full-stack capabilities,' helping lenders capture data fields, detect fraud and analyze cash flows
by Matt Carter May 9
EasyKnock acquires Ribbon in bid to launch national marketplace
The sale-leaseback platform plans to launch a marketplace later this year meant to serve homesellers and buyers, both individuals and investors, EasyKnock revealed to Inman exclusively
by Matt Carter May 8
Unlock homeownership with down payment assistance programs 
As a real estate agent, it's not enough just to conduct the transaction. Provide education and service that will help make it possible in the first place
by Ernesto Vargas May 3
How to beat your buyer's biggest obstacle to purchasing a home
Down payment assistance programs can help more people make their dreams of homeownership come true, including up to 1/3 of all borrowers who fail to qualify without DPA
by Bernice Ross May 3
Here's what you like (or don't like) about your in-house lender: Pulse
You let us know whether your in-house lender functions more as a trusted resource or as a barrier to getting your deals done in a timely manner
by Inman May 3
New video explores potential for AI bias in mortgage lending
Experts participating in filmmaker Alice Gu's BAD INPUT argue technology could expand access to credit, but also perpetuate discriminatory lending unless closely overseen
by Matt Carter May 2
Stricter rules eyed for controversial PACE energy improvement loans
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans can burden homeowners with higher property tax bills that heighten the risk they'll get behind on their mortgages, federal regulators say
by Matt Carter May 2