Homebuyers can start loan apps with Google or Facebook credentials
Floify claims it's the first first major mortgage point-of-sale software provider to offer Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities
by Matt Carter Jul 7
Mortgage rates easing on recession fears, but homebuyers not biting
Although fears of a recession are bringing mortgage rates down, would-be homebuyers aren't rushing to apply for loans, according to a weekly survey of lenders
by Matt Carter Jul 6
Home price appreciation slowing at rate not seen since 2006
Although inventory shortages are starting to ease, falling sales are driving the trend as homes are less affordable then they've been since the mid-1980s
by Matt Carter Jul 6
AnnieMac expands mid-Atlantic presence, acquires OVM Financial
Rising mortgage rates are prompting some lenders to downsize to adapt to changing market conditions. But the market shift is also expected to drive mergers and acquisitions
by Matt Carter Jul 1
Mortgage Coach and Sales Boomerang merge under new CEO
Richard Harris, a veteran of SparkPost, Oracle and AddThis, will lead the merged company, which said it will employ 144 people with no layoffs anticipated
by Matt Carter Jun 28
Backed with $10M, Buyside rebrands as Percy, expands into mortgage
Rebranding and strategic alliance with Black Knight, reflect data analytics and marketing company's ability to identify not only homebuyer, but seller leads
by Matt Carter May 31
Homebuyer demand for mortgages 'consistent and resilient' in April
Lenders saw much of what was left of their refinancing business evaporate as rates climbed to their highest levels in nearly 13 years
by Matt Carter May 8
$13B Black Knight deal still needs approval from antitrust regulators
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. envisions building a 'life of loan' mortgage platform that will produce cost saving efficiencies that benefit consumers
by Matt Carter May 5
Financial tech giant strikes deal to acquire Black Knight
Intercontinental Exchange has agreed to acquire Black Knight, a mortgage-industry service provider, at a valuation of $13.1B, it was announced Wednesday
by Daniel Houston May 4
Cornerstone latest lender to take mortgage loan servicing in-house
In a coup for Black Knight, the deal is the latest in a growing trend as lenders see servicing as a way to smooth out revenue and retain past customers when they refinance or buy their next home
by Matt Carter Apr 13
Home price growth 'reaccelerates' to set new February record
February's 19.6% annual home price appreciation, together with sharp rise in mortgage rates, produced the tightest affordability in 15 years, according to new data from Black Knight
by Matt Carter Apr 5
Homeowners are cashing out their equity like it's 2005
Lenders are managing risk by focusing on borrowers with prime credit scores who are keeping a bigger equity stake in their homes, according to Black Knight's latest Mortgage Monitor Report
by Matt Carter Mar 8
Black Knight acquisitions power record-breaking sales in 2021
The mortgage software giant expects to break its 2021 record of $1.475 billion in sales again this year after buying out partners in Optimal Blue
by Matt Carter Feb 15
The housing market is hot, so why isn't proptech?
Opinion
Stock prices for a new wave of publicly traded real estate companies have declined dramatically, starting with Zillow's stumble. What went wrong and what does it mean for innovation? 
by Brad Inman Feb 8
The biggest mortgage, lending and housing finance stories of 2021
The rise of Power Buying, regulatory battles, Fed tapering and big acquisitions rattled lending decisions and homebuyer game plans during a momentous year for the mortgage industry
by Matt Carter Dec 29