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
Loan servicer agrees to $20M fine over 2021 cybersecurity breach
Bayview Asset Management and affiliates settle allegations that security was deficient and state regulators were stymied in investigation of 2021 incident affecting 5.8M customers
by Matt Carter Jan 8