working with lenders
Your preferred lender should be a strategic extension of your business
by Darryl Davis Apr 24
Don't let buyer clients skip student loan payments during shutdown
The government shutdown has tempted some homebuyers to stop paying their student loans. However, that decision could spell disaster for their buying plans
by Marian McPherson Oct 13
Could your lender co-marketing violate RESPA? The Download
Learn more about a North Carolina 'pay-for-play' scheme, and get new ideas for optimizing your marketing while providing clients with the finance-related guidance they need
by Christy Murdock Aug 11
Homebuyers sue brokerage they allege steered them to lender
Raleigh Realty and CrossCountry Mortgage are accused in 6 separate lawsuits of operating an illegal 'pay-to-play' scheme in violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
by Matt Carter Aug 5
Former Zillow mortgage originator sues over alleged wages issues
Former mortgage loan originator Andrew Josephson claims that in an effort to cut costs and beat competitors, Zillow failed to adequately pay him and other employees for time worked
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 27
Motto Mortgage office (contributed photo).
After seeing its open office count shrink this year for the first time ever, RE/MAX's mortgage franchisor brings new offices online in Arizona, South Carolina and Michigan
by Matt Carter Nov 19
Money grows where trust flows: How to choose the right advisors
Sisters Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius discuss the importance of building a trusted network of advisors to support both personal and business growth
by Amy Chorew AND Maeda Palius Aug 21
LoanDepot losses mount as company continues to shed workers
Beleaguered mortgage lender racks up a $610.4M 2022 net loss despite cutting 6,100 jobs as rising mortgage rates cut into the company's lucrative refinancing business
by Matt Carter Mar 8
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
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
Cash offer startup Accept.inc raises $90M in funding round
The fintech mortgage lender plans to use the funds to scale the company's platform, double its team and expand into new markets
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
Who's on your team? 13 key players you need by your side
There are so many options to consider when you're thinking about who is on your team in the larger sense. Who you partner with matters. Here are some important relationships you need to cultivate
by Adam Hergenrother Apr 29
Better.com raises $200M in Series D funding round
The New York City-based digital mortgage startup plans to use the money to grow its team and technology products at a time when mortgage demand is booming
by Patrick Kearns Nov 10
@properties and Guaranteed Rate launch new mortgage company
The new mortgage lender, called Proper Rate, will begin originating mortgages to homebuyers and owners in 15 states
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 13
The Real Word: How fear and uncertainty is changing the mortgage industry
And this week, mortgage lender Brian Faye joins in the conversation
by Byron Lazine Apr 3