Mat Ishbia
Hunterbrook Media founder dismisses Ishbia's take as 'baseless conspiracy theory'; Rocket says it and founder Dan Gilbert have no financial interests or relationship to hedge fund
by Matt Carter Apr 5
Rocket taps veteran fintech exec Varun Krishna as next CEO
In a bold move demonstrating mortgage is just 1 component of a larger fintech strategy, Rocket names former Intuit, PayPal and Microsoft exec to succeed interim CEO Bill Emerson on Sept. 5
by Matt Carter Jul 31
Mortgage lenders innovate to help homebuyers cope with higher rates
Rocket, Guild and UWM are among lenders providing homebuyers with options, such as temporary rate buydowns and reduced fees on refis if rates come down from 2022 peaks
by Matt Carter Dec 27
Rocket promotes from within, names new CFO and general counsel
Brian Brown and Tina John are tapped to fill openings created by the retirement of two top executives, Julie Booth and Angelo Vitale
by Matt Carter Oct 4
Competition between top mortgage lenders for homebuyers heats up
Rocket Mortgage rolls out 'Inflation Buster' mortgage, which provides a lower rate for 1 year, as it battles rival United Wholesale Mortgage for homebuyer market share
by Matt Carter Sep 16
Rocket scores another deal to provide home loans through banks
Lenders earn a new source of income by integrating Rocket Mortgage's digital mortgage application into an online banking platform developed by Q2 Holdings Inc.
by Matt Carter Aug 12
Santander Bank sends homebuyers to Rocket Mortgage for loans
The bank's website is set up to funnel homebuyers to RocketMortgage.com, where Santander customers are informed they're eligible for special loan pricing and a savings of $500 at closing
by Matt Carter Aug 5
Rate Drop Advantage program offers homebuyers a break on refis
If rates come down in the next 3 years, Rocket Mortgage's program will cover some refinancing costs including first appraisal, credit report, tax certification, and mortgage recording fee
by Matt Carter Jul 27
Rocket Mortgage wants the world to know it's in Canada
Windsor-based mortgage broker Edison Financial will rebrand as Rocket Mortgage in August and begin making direct loans
by Matt Carter Jul 13
Rocket shuffles leadership and repositions as a fintech platform
As interest rates rise, the largest US mortgage lender bills itself as more than home loan provider
by Matt Carter Jan 12
The Inman Handbook on real estate's biggest rivalries
Compass versus Realogy. Keller Williams versus eXp. REX versus everyone. The real estate industry is full of big names and big feuds, and Inman's unpacking all of them
by Jim Dalrymple II May 21
Lawsuit accuses United Wholesale Mortgage of antitrust violations
A Florida mortgage broker alleges UWM is violating the law by refusing to do business with brokers who send loan applications to Rocket Mortgage or Fairway Independent Mortgage
by Matt Carter Apr 28
Rocket exec dishes on mortgage trends and beef with UWM
Bob Walters called United Wholesale Mortgage's ultimatum to independent brokers 'deeply offensive'
by Patrick Kearns Mar 23
The week in industry hires and promotions: February 6-10, 2017
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Feb 11
A hand moving beads on an abacus
West Coast metro homeowners don't think as highly of their home values as those on the East
by Britt Chester May 16