Why Greg Schwartz left 'the portal war' for the mortgage industry
Tomo co-founder and CEO Greg Schwartz shares what's wrong with the mortgage industry and how tech can revolutionize the consumer experience
by Marian McPherson Oct 28
Robert Reffkin wants Compass to be the Amazon of real estate
The Compass CEO shared insight into his company's approach to technology and why brokers need to make decisions with the next decade in mind
by Marian McPherson Oct 27
Brad Inman challenges agents to embrace the future: 'This is your time'
Inman founder Brad Inman shares how venture capitalists and tech giants have changed the industry and what agents can do to stay relevant in the future
by Marian McPherson Oct 27
Home equity startup Point powers first-of-its-kind securitization
With co-sponsor Redwood Trust, Inc., Point has completed the first-ever securitization backed solely by residential Home Equity Investment agreements
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 12
Knock's GO mortgage offers appraisal coverage and cash-offer close certainty
Knock GO, which stands for Guaranteed Offer, is a 'cash-like' conventional mortgage product that allows buyers to write an offer on a home without including a financing contingency
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 4
Inman Review: Ribbon puts a bow on a unique package of fintech and proptech
Opinion
Ribbon helps buyers buy before they sell, rescues bad deals and gives first-time buyers a way to win deals in what might be the industry's first hybrid fintech-proptech application
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 23
Agents in 9 new markets eligible to become Knock-Certified
A Knock mortgage is priced competitively, and agents and their clients have the benefit of working through a digital, two-way transaction solution
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 19
Knock moves into 50th market, launches closing guarantee
Knock has announced it will offer Home Swap in Chicago in addition to offering a $5,000 on-time closing promise
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 29
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
'We're never going back to normal': Pete Flint on our digital future
To kick off Connect Now on Tuesday, Brad Inman and Trulia co-founder Pete Flint discussed the challenges and opportunities tied to the digitization of real estate
by Marian McPherson Mar 16
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