12 ways to build strong lender partnerships for happier clients
Clever CEO Luke Babich writes that partnering with well-qualified lenders helps you help your clients, build your brand and add value to every real estate transaction
by Luke Babich Jun 26
Report documents culture of harassment at Guaranteed Rate
A 'Chicago Tribune' investigation included accounts from former employees who described incidents of sexual harassment, misogyny and bullying
by Taylor Anderson Jun 17
Inventory problems to stick around for a 'very long time'
Shant Banosian of Guaranteed Rate told Inman Connect New York attendees Thursday that a seller's market is likely to persist for years
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 25
WATCH: The right lender can make buyer love letters obsolete
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Not crazy about buyer love letters? A great lender can reach out to the listing agent on a buyer's behalf to offer information and reassurance
by Rick Guerrero Jun 5
Majority of buyers lean on agents, not banks, for financing info: Poll
A new survey conducted by Zillow suggests there are opportunities for real estate agents and companies that provide information and make lending more user friendly
by Jim Dalrymple II May 23
JPMorgan CEO: Real estate is going to be a big problem for some banks
Not every bank is at risk, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said Monday during an investor conference. But for lenders with more exposure to commercial properties, the months ahead could be tough
by Daniel Houston May 23
Inside Zillow's far-reaching bid to jolt its mortgage business
Even after ending its iBuyer program, Zillow remains bullish on mortgage. But first it has to totally reimagine its website, analysts and executives tell Intel. What could possibly go wrong?
by Daniel Houston Feb 22
Billions in losses, a brutal market and more from Q3 earnings season
A slowing market is taking a toll on big real estate companies, though not every firm is suffering equally. A look back on the past 3 dramatic weeks of third-quarter wins, losses and draws
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
The end of credit scores? The best ideas from Zillow’s Hackathon
The Seattle-based listing giant announced the 3 top innovations that emerged from its annual competition for students of historically Black colleges and universities
by Daniel Houston Sep 22
Banks reclaim more properties in August as foreclosures tick upward
Foreclosure notices have been on the rise in the past year, but actual bank repossessions remain scarce. That may be starting to change
by Daniel Houston Sep 8
Homeward sheds 20% of workforce amid 'sudden and sizable' downturn
Founder and CEO Tim Heyl told employees in a letter Wednesday that the slowing market had made a sizable dent in the company's 'buy with cash' product, according to a spokesperson
by Daniel Houston Aug 10
3 ways to keep the door open to homeownership for discouraged buyers
If your potential buyers are ready to give up, don't let them throw in the towel yet. Try these three strategies to help open up new opportunities in a challenging market
by Laura Adams Jul 14
Hurry up or wait: The big question on every buyer's mind this spring
Just as homebuyers have learned to navigate soaring prices, sinking inventory and bidding wars, the housing market has reached a new level of madness. Will it all boil over this spring?
by Marian McPherson Mar 14
Home lending activity drops at fastest pace in 3 years
Loan activity dropped 11%, the fastest rate of decline since 2019, according to Attom Data Solutions. Refinance, purchase, home-equity mortgages were down in the fourth quarter of 2021
by Taylor Anderson Mar 4
Clear Capital's latest innovation can help better mortgage underwriting
'Overall customer satisfaction with primary mortgage originators has dropped 5 points (on a 1,000-point scale) this year, driven largely by declines in satisfaction with the refinancing process,' JD Power
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 11