Real acquires lending arm of LemonBrew Technologies
Agents working under the banner of Real can now extend mortgage services to their clients as a result of the company's acquisition of LemonBrew Lending
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 26
Competition between top mortgage lenders for homebuyers heats up
Rocket Mortgage rolls out 'Inflation Buster' mortgage, which provides a lower rate for 1 year, as it battles rival United Wholesale Mortgage for homebuyer market share
by Matt Carter Sep 16
United Wholesale Mortgage is gunning for retail rivals' customers
United Wholesale Mortgage, the nation's biggest wholesale mortgage lender, is slashing rates and urging retail loan officers to defect to independent mortgage brokerages
by Matt Carter Sep 7
Mortgage company Homepoint laying off 'hundreds' of workers
The Michigan-based and third-largest wholesale mortgage lender aims to cut costs by more than $100M a year in response to an 'extremely challenging' lending environment
by Matt Carter Sep 2
Realtor.com's Move takes a stake in lender matching service Own Up
The partnership was announced along with a $25M funding round led by Brand Foundry Ventures, with participation by Move and existing investors Link Ventures and Listen Ventures
by Matt Carter Aug 31
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage now has 200 offices in 39 states
With a new office in Alaska and an expanded presence in South Carolina, Motto Franchising has announced 7 new franchisees in 6 states so far this year
by Matt Carter Jul 12
RE/MAX acquires fintech startup to support mortgage brokerage biz
The acquisition of wemlo, a startup that provides third-party mortgage loan processing services, is an investment in the company's rapidly growing Motto Mortgage franchise business
by Patrick Kearns Sep 1
Opendoor's 'ultimate mortgage' offers 1% off purchase
Offering could help Opendoor lower holding costs, generate new revenue
by Teke Wiggin Aug 17
What a bad credit score could mean for your small business
Credit scores are used as a predictor in several areas of lending
by Vic Lance Dec 2
Genuine Title faces federal lawsuit charges of deceitful activity
CFPB’s enforcement action is more fallout from its $35M penalty against Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase in January
by Amy Tankersley Apr 30