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Investor money funded casino trips, a whiskey club, massages and cryotherapy
by Christy Murdock May 5
Mortgage firm Lower debuts 'limited-access' referral program
Movoto Advantage is a program that connects vetted agents with buyers and sellers
by Marian McPherson Apr 2
Better claims its new AI app can underwrite some mortgage loans in 47 seconds
Better’s Tinman platform brings conversational AI to mortgage underwriting
by Nick Pipitone Mar 13
50-year mortgage
Author and broker Dr. Lee Davenport explores the pros and cons of the 50-year mortgage for consumers and advises caution
by Lee Davenport Dec 3
Want more buyers? Choose a mortgage advisor, not a loan officer
Rick Guerrero sits down with coach Tim Braheem to break down how the role of mortgage professional is evolving and discuss why today’s buyers need more than a paper-pusher
by Rick Guerrero Oct 21
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Cash offer pioneer pivots to a national rollout of its 'Buy Before You Sell' bridge financing program
by Matt Carter Sep 24
Mortgage lenders are turning to AI to play in the big leagues
Rocket Mortgage and UWM are counting on AI to help them scale their businesses as mortgage rates fall. Executives at small- and mid-size lenders say they don't want to be left behind
by Matt Carter Aug 15
Back in growth mode, Better is hiring again but still in the red in Q1
The lender boosted mortgage volume 25% from Q4 but suffered a $51M loss, according to Q1 earnings data on Tuesday. CEO Vishal Garg said Better's future 'lies in Uberizing the loan officer'
by Matt Carter May 15
The job description of a loan officer has changed
According to mortgage industry expert Matt Muscat, changes in the mortgage industry and in the financial landscape have made the job of loan officer more important and challenging than ever
by Matt Muscat Nov 8
Guild's McGarry will hand CEO reins to Terry Schmidt, her 1st hire
Schmidt was Mary Ann McGarry's 1st hire at Guild in 1985, and the two led a 2007 management buyout of the company from founder Martin Gleich
by Matt Carter Mar 20
Rates may ease, but affordability tools will still be in demand
Zillow, UWM executives are optimistic mortgage rates will come back down but advised real estate agents at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday to get familiar with affordability tools
by Matt Carter Jan 24
50+ content marketing ideas that'll reel in buyers
If you're looking to attract homebuyers, create content that answers their questions and helps them navigate the process
by Matt Kaestner Apr 24
Should you be working with this buyer? 3 ways to tell
It's not always just about the loan pre-approval
by Michael Maynard Apr 5
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Homeownering.com offers mortgage management and homeownership tools to consumers
by Amy Tankersley Dec 7