Vesta continues building out integrations with The Work Number
Founded in 2020 by Blend veterans Mike Yu and Devon Yang in San Francisco, loan origination system has rolled out a series of product upgrades since $30M Series A
by Matt Carter Jun 13
Mortgage rates hit new 2023 high on debt ceiling, inflation worries
For bond market investors who provide the funding for most U.S. mortgages, the debt ceiling crisis won't be over until Congress actually votes to approve the deal negotiated over the weekend
by Matt Carter May 30
Private mortgage insurers have friends in high places
House lawmakers with differing views on Fannie and Freddie ask SEC not to hinder a system that private mortgage insurers have used to transfer nearly $68B in risk since 2015
by Matt Carter May 26
Mortgage rate gap among lenders wider than previously understood
A homebuyer taking out a $300K loan could end up overpaying by $1,200 a year — and even more if they're in the market for a jumbo, FHA or VA mortgage, according to a new CFPB analysis
by Matt Carter May 26
Rocket's new 1% down mortgage also picks up tab for PMI
A hypothetical buyer putting down $2,500 to purchase a $250,000 home could save $20,500 in private mortgage insurance payments over 7 years, lender estimates
by Matt Carter May 22
Republicans turn up heat on Fannie and Freddie mortgage fee flap
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has formally requested public feedback on what its goals and priorities should be in setting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's pricing structure
by Matt Carter May 17
Regulator rescinds new Fannie, Freddie fee for riskier borrowers
Lending industry groups like the Mortgage Bankers Association called fee based on borrower's debt-to-income ratio 'unworkable'
by Matt Carter May 10
Fannie and Freddie boost profits even as mortgage business tanks
Fannie Mae acquired $68B in single-family mortgages during Q1, the slowest period in more than 2 decades. Freddie Mac's $59B haul was the smallest since 2014
by Matt Carter May 3
What agents need to know as the complex mortgage fee hike kicks in
Loan-level pricing adjustments — a fee on mortgages — led to widespread misinformation leading up to the May 1 hike. Inman spoke to experts about what the changes mean for homeowners
by Taylor Anderson May 1
Impac Mortgage kicked off of NYSE American exchange, shares plunge
Non-QM lender has kept the doors open by slashing costs and repositioning its retail consumer direct channel, CashCall Mortgage, to be a mortgage broker
by Matt Carter Apr 27
Keller Williams, Rocket named best companies for diversity: Forbes
KW, Rocket and Anywhere all landed spots on Forbes' latest list of best employers for diversity. The news comes amid an ongoing push for greater diversity in real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
Fannie and Freddie's fees going up Monday despite lender objections
The Federal Housing Finance Agency says risk-based fee increases are aimed at ensuring the mortgage giants' safety and soundness, not to subsidize fee waivers for buyers of limited means
by Matt Carter Apr 26
More tech vendors approved to support appraisal-free mortgages
Stewart Valuation Intelligence (SVI) is the latest technology vendor to be approved by Fannie Mae to support new value acceptance + property data valuation process
by Matt Carter Apr 21
Better's 'One Day Mortgage' product lifts off
New products and agent partnerships could help Better make the transition from a company known primarily for refinancing existing loans to one that's geared to serving homebuyers
by Matt Carter Apr 12
Mortgage, tech experts invited to brainstorm ideas at 'TechSprint'
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator will host Velocity TechSprint, a problem-solving challenge for product developers and data scientists in nation's capital July 10-13
by Matt Carter Apr 7