California is 2nd state to revoke LoanSnap's license this month
Costa Mesa, California-based provider of debt consolidation loans saw most of its business dry up last year and was evicted from its headquarters in May
by Matt Carter Oct 22
Freddie Mac will dip a $2.5B toe into the second mortgage market
Modest pilot program approved by federal regulators was opposed by banks who have traditionally provided most home equity loans, but nonbank lenders have already made inroads
by Matt Carter Jun 25
Splitting up: Navigating the division of property for divorcing clients
Patience, collaboration and clear communication, Lindsey Harn writes, can help you help your divorcing clients navigate the rocky shoals of dividing their real estate holdings
by Lindsey Harn Apr 26
Pandemic-fueled 'lock-in effect' likely to limit new spring listings
Black Knight data shows new listing volume down 25% in January compared to pre-pandemic levels, the biggest drop since most of the country was in lockdown
by Matt Carter Mar 6
New American Funding referring homeowners to EasyKnock
Independent mortgage lender is now sending homeowners who are interested in converting their home equity into cash over to EasyKnock to explore a sale-leaseback
by Matt Carter Jan 24
Americans cashing out as home equity hits record $9.1 trillion
Rise in home values may also help borrowers who decided to put their mortgage payments on hold during the pandemic
by Matt Carter Sep 8
JP Morgan Chase temporarily terminates HELOC loan offering
Chase Home Lending Chief Marketing Officer Amy Bonitatibus said the change would help Chase better focus on 'existing customers'
by Marian McPherson Apr 17
Bad news for investors, cash-out refinancers
by Benny Kass Apr 19
How older homeowners can stay current on mortgage, taxes
by Jack Guttentag Mar 9
Mortgage insurer latest to tighten underwriting standards
by Inman Mar 28