Attom names veteran finance exec Lionel Etrillard as new CFO
Etrillard will lead Attom Data Solutions' financial planning and contribute to the company's growth strategy
by Marian McPherson Jul 12
Tomo laying base for homebuyer services with Tom Ferry partnership
Tomo will partner buyers with Tom Ferry-trained agents to help them navigate the platform's digital mortgage and transaction services
by Marian McPherson May 19
Keller Williams' leadership team makeover isn’t finished yet
The company is getting a new chief financial officer and a new chief people officer as well as a new head of business development
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 19
Is Walmart gunning for the mortgage industry? Experts say yes
Experts Holden Lewis, Greg McBride and Jill Gonzalez share their thoughts on Walmart's foray into fintech and what it could mean for the mortgage industry
by Marian McPherson Mar 10
One week after LA launch, Knock blankets Southern California
A rapid expansion from Los Angeles into San Diego, Santa Barbara and markets inland puts Knock well ahead of its '21 in 21' available markets goal
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 4
Knock: How agents can lean into alternative lending in uncertainty
Alternative lending model Knock is growing quickly by offering homesellers Home Swap, a product that lets them buy before they sell. Here's what you should know about its unique model
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 1
Startup from former Zillow exec creates 'Agent Advisory Council'
Tomo, a still-secretive fintech platform focused on the real estate transaction, is tapping agents from across the country for feedback
by Patrick Kearns Feb 25
Fintech startup Homebuyer raises $1.4M in seed funding
Founded by mortgage expert Dan Green, Homebuyer is a platform that offers first-time homebuyers personalized information and loan origination options
by Marian McPherson Dec 14
OJO Labs acquires fintech startup Digs
The move brings OJO Labs closer to its stated goal of aiding consumers throughout the entire homeownership journey
by Patrick Kearns Oct 15
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Fintech startup reportedly expects to bring in more than $800M in revenue this year as mortgage demand soars
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 24
EasyKnock CEO predicts lasting pandemic-induced slump to hit this fall
Many U.S. regions are experiencing a surging real estate market, but Jarred Kessler believes it will be short-lived and the market could start to slow as early as October
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 25
Real estate marketplace Sundae earns $16.55M in Series A funding
The company, which focuses exclusively on dated and distressed properties, plans to use the funds to expand to new markets beyond Southern California
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 30
Digs app unearths the saving secrets to homebuying
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With its own FDIC-insured savings account and a sharp, well-executed experience, Digs is part fintech, part proptech, and it's designed to help agents help clients buy their first home
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 19
'The future of homeownership is female': New real estate study
A new joint trends study from real estate brokerage Compass and digital lender Better.com finds that women are leaning into the digital lending experience
by Patrick Kearns Mar 4
FICO boasts new credit scoring model will reduce mortgage defaults
The new model will have greater predictive powers while reducing risk for lenders
by Patrick Kearns Jan 24