Better CEO under fire after Zoom call layoffs go viral on TikTok
The online mortgage company is facing scrutiny from former employees and on social media, where a video of CEO Vishal Garg firing employees over Zoom drew thousands of reactions
by Daniel Houston Dec 6
Investor-focused LendingHome to rebrand as 'Kiavi'
The company focuses on lending for investors who plan to rent out or flip their properties. The new name is a reference to the word for 'key' in Italian
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 1
7 truths new agents need to know about short sales
Short sales can help homeowners in need get out of a financial obligation they can no longer afford ethically — but only when handled right
by Nicole Espinosa Jul 30
'Should I pay down a collection?' How to answer clients
Consumers who've had a collection hit their credit report might be wondering if they should pay it off or hold off. Micah Curtis shares the right move to make — and the answer is not what you might think
by Rick Guerrero May 13
Why are credit score apps different from a lender's pull?
It's not unusual for consumers to be baffled by the fact that credit scores from consumer finance websites like Credit Karma are different from what their lender pulls. Micah Curtis explains why that happens
by Rick Guerrero Mar 29
Choosing a hard money lender? 5 questions investors should ask
With these questions under your belt, as a real estate investor, you’ll be ready to enlist the help of the right hard money lender. Now all you have to do is find the right property
by Victoria Kennedy Feb 16
3 tips for avoiding surprises during the homebuying process
During these unprecedented times, it's important for agents to do everything they can to protect themselves and their buyers from unwanted surprises. Here are a few things you can do
by Troy Palmquist Apr 23
5 bad buyer habits that need to stop
Opinion
Save your clients financial headaches by warning them about these basic mistakes
by Michelle Gibson Feb 25
8 things mortgage lenders do that frustrate agents
Opinion
The most annoying behavior is creating more work for agents without creating a mutually beneficial relationship
by Cara Ameer Feb 18
FICO boasts new credit scoring model will reduce mortgage defaults
The new model will have greater predictive powers while reducing risk for lenders
by Patrick Kearns Jan 24
10 tips for snagging a buyer (and tons of leads) at your next open house
It might seem like we host these events for our sellers’ sake, but when done at a high level with consistent attention to detail, they serve our businesses too
by Nicole Solari Mar 19