First-timers 'significantly' less satisfied with mortgage lenders
Homebuyers don't just want good rates. They want lenders to solve problems that will keep them from getting to the closing table, annual JD Power mortgage customer satisfaction survey finds
by Matt Carter Nov 16
Survey: Mortgage refi crush exposed dangers of digital-heavy approach
JD Power finds customer satisfaction is highest when lenders employ the right mix of technology and personal interactions
by Matt Carter Nov 11
Jetty Rent allows tenants to choose when they want to pay rent
Renter financial services startup Jetty launched a new flexible rent product to help renters avoid late fees and give financial security to landlords and property managers
Citi pledges to serve more minority homebuyers
The lender is expanding access to HomeRun and Lender Paid Assistance mortgage programs, two loan products that can be important tools for minority borrowers in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods
by Matt Carter Apr 27
Facebook, Google among investors in modular housing startup
Housing startup Factory_OS announced a Series B round of $55M on Friday
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 23
Wells Fargo suspends jumbo mortgages as demand fades
In this uncertain market, demand for jumbo mortgages is declining as more homeowners seek forbearances and investors look to more secure loans during the Covid-19 crisis
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Aug 23
Mortgage startup snags $160M funding round
The backers of Better.com, a startup that digitizes the mortgage process, include Citi, Goldman Sachs, Ally Financial and American Express Ventures
by Patrick Kearns Aug 19
While we debate Zillow, more Big Shorts loom
Opinion
Big banks are waiting for their opportunity to replace you
by J. Philip Faranda Oct 13
Mortgage giant Citi steps up marketing on Zillow, StreetEasy
Lender offering on-time closing guarantee, customized 'relationship' pricing
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 10
Loan officers at New American Mortgage keep desks in brokerage's offices
by Inman Sep 18
Settlement provides help to 137,846 borrowers in 4 months
by Inman Sep 4
Some will see payments slashed to $500 a month
by Inman Mar 3
Commentary: Bankers, get on track or risk 'nationalization'
by Lou Barnes Jan 30