Real-REMAX deal
Opinion
Alloy Advisors' Amit Kulkarni crunches the numbers on Real's acquisition of REMAX
by Amit Kulkarni May 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
Defying conventional wisdom, UWM grows mortgage refis
While rival Rocket Mortgage seeks to boost refis by becoming largest US loan servicer, UWM CEO Mat Ishbia says AI, competitive pricing will help mortgage brokers compete for borrowers
by Matt Carter Aug 7
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
Homebuyer challenges offer an opportunity for lenders: JD Power
Survey finds lenders that have remained staffed up and invested in digital processes that streamline the mortgage process are crushing their competitors on customer satisfaction
by Matt Carter Nov 12
Staircase's ChatMTG promises to automate mortgage approval
ChatMTG can produce a rate for the consumer in less than a minute and the entire application for both new and refinanced mortgages can be completed in 10 minutes or less
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 13
First-timers 'significantly' less satisfied with mortgage lenders
Homebuyers don't just want good rates. They want lenders to solve problems that will keep them from getting to the closing table, annual JD Power mortgage customer satisfaction survey finds
by Matt Carter Nov 16
First Community Mortgage recognized for ethical practices
Subsidiary of First Community Bank of Tennessee announced Midwest expansion in October and has also been recognized for its efforts to reach a diverse population of borrowers
by Matt Carter Nov 30
The Agency expands to include mortgage and other services
Luxury brokerage The Agency announced national partnerships Friday with CrossCountry Mortgage, Choice Home Warranty and home inspection provider Pillar to Post
by Matt Carter Nov 15
Survey: Mortgage lenders missing chance to build trust with borrowers
JD Power warns that the mortgage customer experience is increasingly commoditized, with few lenders finding the right formula to be seen as trusted advisers
by Matt Carter Nov 10
Homeowners often miffed if lenders outsource servicing: Study
J.D. Power's annual Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study finds customer satisfaction is 26% higher when mortgages are originated and serviced by the same company
by Matt Carter Jul 28
Survey: Mortgage refi crush exposed dangers of digital-heavy approach
JD Power finds customer satisfaction is highest when lenders employ the right mix of technology and personal interactions
by Matt Carter Nov 11
Agent vs. brokerage: Which matters more to consumers?
Comfort, convenience and expertise drive client decisions
by John Sims May 23
Sprout Social: Real estate industry does poor job of responding on social media
Brands post nearly 12 times as frequently as they respond
by Erik Pisor Sep 16
JD Power survey provides insights on how to satisfy first-time homebuyers
Agents must provide clear communications and walk clients through through every step of the process
by Inman Aug 6