On Memorial Day, Homes for Heroes honors families left behind
The program has returned nearly $192M to veterans, teachers, 1st responders and other heroes
by Jessi Healey May 25
Watchdog: Agents earn too little. Consumers pay too much
Opinion
Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, responds to Cara Ameer's recent critique of the CPC's report on post-settlement changes impacting homebuyers
by Stephen Brobeck Dec 16
Tomo Mortgage secures $20M in Series B funding round
Tomo Mortgage, an AI-powered digital mortgage lender, has secured $20M in a Series B funding round, bringing its total investment to $130M, company executives announced Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 11
Rocket Companies to purchase Redfin in $1.75B all-stock deal
This acquisition will integrate Redfin's home search platform, which features over 1M listings and a network of 2,200 agents, with Rocket Companies' mortgage origination and servicing
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 10
Hsieh returns to LoanDepot as Frank Martell steps down as CEO
Martell will transition into a board advisory role by June, and Anthony Hsieh will return to the executive leadership team after the board ousted him in 2023, officials announced Thursday
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
Splitero no longer accepting shared equity applications
In a separate announcement, San Diego-based fintech announces launch of new real estate brokerage, Splitero Homes, to help homeowners in 4 states 'sell for the highest price'
by Matt Carter Oct 3
How to beat your buyer's biggest obstacle to purchasing a home
Down payment assistance programs can help more people make their dreams of homeownership come true, including up to 1/3 of all borrowers who fail to qualify without DPA
by Bernice Ross May 3
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Despite lobbying by mortgage trade groups, 2 previous bills failed to attract cosponsors and died in the House Committee on Financial Services without a second reading
by Matt Carter Apr 19
Real estate transfer tax hikes create headaches for mortgage lenders
Federal regulations provide 'zero tolerance' for miscalculating real estate transaction taxes when providing TILA-RESPA integrated disclosure to borrowers, Black Knight warns
by Matt Carter Dec 19
It’s time to ditch mortgage lending’s outdated appraisal model
Opinion
It’s time for the mortgage lending industry to move to an AVM-based appraisal model. There is too much room for error, especially in today's super-fast-paced market
by Bernice Ross Mar 31
When lenders go wild: Loan officer brawl goes viral
A fight between 2 groups of mortgage professionals believed to be in Atlantic City for the Triple Play Realtor Convention and Trade Expo went viral, sparking criticism of the real estate industry
by Marian McPherson Dec 10
CoreLogic to acquire automated closing costs firm ClosingCorp
The deal is expected to close in the third quarter if it receives regulatory approvals and meets 'customary closing conditions,' the California-based company said in a statement
Refinance loans spur 14-year high in lending activity
The dollar amount of loans distributed during the fourth quarter of 2020 was also the highest quarterly amount distributed since at least 2000
April is Mortgage and Alternative Finance Month at Inman
This month, we'll talk to mortgage leaders about where the market is headed and how products are evolving
by Inman Mar 1