RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage out to re-up original franchise owners
In a break with the past, most new franchisees signing up for Motto's 'mortgage brokerage-in-a-box' solution are real estate brokerages and teams that aren't affiliated with RE/MAX
by Matt Carter Apr 12
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage makes Entrepreneur's 'Franchise 500' list
'Mortgage brokerage in a box' offering makes Entrepreneur's list of top franchise opportunities for a 5th consecutive year, despite challenging conditions for mortgage lenders
by Matt Carter Feb 12
How to become a mortgage broker in 6 steps
Mortgage brokers have to undergo specific training to do their jobs. Those with an aptitude for hard work and client relationships can find great success over the course of their careers
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 30
Mortgage broker salary: How much do they make?
Mortgage brokers typically make a 1% to 2% or more commission from each loan they broker, but a lot of other variables determine how much money they make in a year
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 27
Big names backing nesto's bid to upend Canadian mortgage lending
'Oversubscribed' $80M Series C round brings funding raised to date from high profile backers by Montreal-based digital mortgage lending platform to $167.5M
by Matt Carter Dec 13
Mortgage database created to track bad actors now a recruiting tool
Unique IDs created by Nationwide Multistate Licensing System can reveal competitors' loan originations by product, loan amount, geography and loan officer
by Matt Carter Oct 19
Mortgage tech provider Lender Price partners with NEXA Mortgage
The deal is the second Lender Price has announced this week to provide broader access to its marketplace product, pricing and eligibility engine
by Matt Carter Oct 13
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage hires new VP of product to fuel growth
Chris Erickson, who joins Motto Mortgage as vice president of product and strategy, has held product management roles at Guaranteed Rate, CoreLogic, Nationstar Mortgage and Citi
by Matt Carter Jun 9
Homepoint is first wholesale lender with cash offer product
Powered by Accept.inc, Homepoint Cash Compete program is available at launch in six states: California, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas and Washington
by Matt Carter May 24
How mortgage brokers and lenders can be better partners to agents
By fostering strong relationships with agents, mortgage lenders and brokers can grow their business — here's how
by Roger Odoardi Jun 30
Offerpad is now a mortgage broker
The pioneering iBuyer is now a licensed mortgage broker in Alabama, Arizona and Colorado, with plans for rapid expansion into other states
by Matt Carter Jun 28
How to get your clients financially fit
A simple checklist to ensure your buyers and sellers ready to pounce on the right deal, when it comes along
by Marilyn Blume Feb 20
LoanDepot originator's email to Realtor ignites blowback
The email encouraged the agent to drop their independent mortgage broker after they all worked on deals together. LoanDepot says it's handling the matter internally.
by Patrick Kearns Nov 21
4 ways to stand out from the mortgage broker crowd
The more you understand and listen to your borrower, the easier it will be to close the loan
by Yanni Raz Apr 21
A Wells Fargo bank
Bank’s employee cross-selling scheme could have collateral damage for mortgage lending -- here's how to help clients clean up the mess
by Amy Tankersley Oct 10