HELOC disruptor Figure boasts $7B market cap after successful IPO
The blockchain-powered home equity lender says it has not only revolutionized the process of originating mortgages, but financing them by making it easy for investors to trade them
by Matt Carter Sep 12
Unlock set to expand product set, footprint with $30M Series B
Strategic partnership with D2 Asset Management will help the shared equity pioneer go nationwide, after signing home equity agreements with more than 10K homeowners in 16 states
by Matt Carter Sep 4
Billionaires brawl as everyone else just tries to get by: The Download
As mortgage heads from UWM and Rocket fight it out in the press, it seems like both agents and consumers are just wondering how they're going to pay the bills
by Christy Murdock Apr 13
Why agents should talk about HELOCs this spring
Broker Julie Busby shares tips for making messages around HELOCs and real estate investing a centerpiece of your springtime content marketing efforts
by Julie Busby Apr 5
Low interest rates spur new high for mortgage originations
During the third quarter, 3.25 million mortgages were originated on residential properties, the highest level this figure has reached in 13 years
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 18
Refis up 104% year-over-year
Residential refinance mortgages more than doubled in Q4 2019, bringing them to their highest point in nearly 7 years, according to new data from Attom Data Solutions
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 19
Hometap, a cash-for-equity startup, bags $100M to take on HELOCs
Hometap is among a growing number of startups that provide an alternative to home equity lines of credit by letting homeowners sell stakes in their homes to investors
by Teke Wiggin Dec 11
Fintech startup Point raises $122M in latest funding round
The funds will go toward expanding the company's reach and product options
by Marian McPherson Mar 21
Equity availability expands for homeowners
Owners with a mortgage have an average of $120,000 in 'tappable' equity
by Erik Pisor Sep 9