Newrez bets on AI with strategic investment in startup HomeVision
Top 5 lender and loan servicer says it's already using HomeVision's AI tech to evaluate collateral and will expand its capabilities to create an automated end-to-end underwriting platform
by Matt Carter Jan 7
UWM bets on mortgage servicing with $1.3B Two Harbors acquisition
The all-stock deal to acquire parent of RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing would nearly double UWM's servicing portfolio to $400B, if it closes as expected in Q2 2026
by Matt Carter Dec 17
Bayview merger positions Guild Mortgage for refinancing boom
As a sister company of Lakeview Loan Servicing, Guild would have an edge in contacting borrowers serviced by Lakeview if mortgage rates fall and homeowners rush to refinance
by Matt Carter Dec 1
AI changes that impact real estate
Technology like AI is helping lenders do a better job of providing useful guidance and advice to borrowers, boosting customer satisfaction and repeat business, J.D. Power survey finds
by Matt Carter Nov 12
Trump signs bill curtailing sale of mortgage trigger leads in 180 days
After the bill takes effect in March, credit bureaus will still be able to sell trigger leads to a borrower's current mortgage lender, loan servicer, or any bank or credit union they have an account with
by Matt Carter Sep 5
Evergreen Home Loans hiring to serve 29 additional states
After setting up shop in 11 new states, lender's 'strategic expansion into carefully identified markets' will include 18 additional states before next year's spring homebuying season
by Matt Carter Aug 25
Mortgage trigger leads will be less crazy, but they ain't going away
Loopholes in new law mean credit bureaus will still be able to sell applicants' information to their current lender, servicer or bank — a boon for lenders who also service their own loans
by Matt Carter Aug 5
Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna and Mr. Cooper Chair and CEO Jay Bray.
Both companies have invested heavily in AI. But while Rocket consistently earns high marks for loan servicing, Mr. Cooper's J.D. Power rankings have been subpar for more than a decade
by Matt Carter Jul 28
Investors cheer as Guild grows Q1 mortgage originations by 35%
Shares in Guild Holdings gain 10% as investors recognize $23.9M net loss for the quarter was driven by a $70M writedown in the fair value of Guild's mortgage servicing rights portfolio
by Matt Carter May 8
Evergreen Home Loans pursuing national expansion strategy
Bellevue, Washington-based Evergreen hires Wells Fargo and Bank of America veteran Andrew Leff as head of national business development and continues to expand beyond its regional roots
by Matt Carter May 5
Focus on homebuyers helps Guild swing to $97M 2024 profit
$24B in 2024 mortgage production represents Guild's biggest year since the pandemic-fueled refinancing boom, helping the San Diego-based lender bounce back from $39M 2023 loss
by Matt Carter Mar 6
Cash offer pioneer Evergreen Home Loans expands to Southeast
Partnerships with agents and builders lay the groundwork for a foray into Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee led by former Guild Mortgage exec John Porath
by Matt Carter Jan 31
UHM revamps leadership team to support growing national footprint
Ohio-based Union Home Mortgage boosted capacity by acquiring Amerifirst Home Mortgage. New divisional leadership structure supports a 'rapidly expanding, nationwide footprint'
by Matt Carter Apr 23
Guild Mortgage shrugs off 2023 loss as it pursues acquisitions
The San Diego-based lender has completed 5 acquisitions in the past 18 months in pursuit of market share, unfazed by a 21% drop in mortgage originations and a $39.1M 2023 net loss
by Matt Carter Mar 13
Brokerages, lenders anticipate big recruitment push in 2024: Triple-I
Approximately 28% of brokerage leaders believe 'recruiting and retaining talent' will be their most challenging responsibility 1 year from now, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey
by Chris LeBarton Feb 26