Knock increases bridge loan for home prep to $35,000
The 6-month loan is a component of Home Swap that allows clients to prepare a home for market through basic repairs, small finish upgrades, painting and other items buyers look for in a home
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 18
Orchard adds home warranty and insurance to product offerings
The company adds the new services to an existing suite that includes a home loans and title division
by Patrick Kearns Dec 10
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
Better.com raises $200M in Series D funding round
The New York City-based digital mortgage startup plans to use the money to grow its team and technology products at a time when mortgage demand is booming
by Patrick Kearns Nov 10
Orchard launches a home loans division
Consumers who choose to buy and sell with the real estate technology company can now get financing as well, all on one platform
by Patrick Kearns Jul 15
Is BNTouch the CRM agent-mortgage teams need?
This software platform for mortgage brokers to find, nurture and close loans can benefit real estate agents too
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 16
How the government shutdown is impacting homebuyers
Realtors and loan originators offer advice on navigating the shutdown
by Patrick Kearns Dec 28
Redfin Mortgage launches in Colorado, its 10th market
The Seattle-based tech brokerage's home loan program is also extending a $1,000 bonus for new borrowers in the state
by Patrick Kearns Oct 4
A credit report with a low score
Credit score knowledge is up, but many lack complete understanding of how credit is determined, how it impacts them and how it can be improved
by Lew Sichelman Jun 27
A mortgage application on a computer screen
A loan rejection isn't the end of the road if you know where to turn
Who are Chicago's first-time homebuyers?
MortgageHippo provides insight on new buyer trends in Chicago and beyond
by Jennifer Riner Jun 13
A young woman shopping online.
Lending Club cratered this week, but the cause had nothing to do with its e-status
by Lou Barnes May 13
A man eyeing a car for sale
And an equal amount of time researching a vacation
by Marian McPherson May 4
How to help clients get into homes despite tight mortgage credit
Although credit availability remains challenging, non-bank and non-prime options offer solutions
by Ray Brousseau Feb 24