Fannie Mae just approved a Bitcoin-backed home loan for the first time
Better and Coinbase now have a conforming mortgage product for crypto-wealthy buyers
by Nick Pipitone Jun 9
Lenders are loosening standards, but (most) analysts aren't alarmed
Alternative lending practices are rising, but the 2008 comparison doesn't hold
by Nick Pipitone Jun 8
Proptech startup raises $14M to digitize US county property records
More than 3K county offices hold America's property records. Balcony wants to link them up
by Nick Pipitone May 28
Newrez to borrowers: Let ChatGPT answer your mortgage questions
Can a chatbot replace the 1st call with a loan officer?
by Nick Pipitone May 21
What does a new Fed chair mean for real estate agents?
Industry leaders weigh in on what Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation means for mortgage rates
by Jessi Healey May 13
FHFA, HUD approve VantageScore 4.0 for government-backed loans
VantageScore 4.0 will now be accepted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
by AJ LaTrace Apr 22
Why crypto-backed mortgages aren’t quite mainstream — yet
No longer fringe, crypto-backed mortgages are testing the limits of traditional lending
by Nick Pipitone Apr 13
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
Trump targets 'burdens that have driven up mortgage costs'
NAR said Trump's order 'highlights the importance of reviewing regulatory barriers'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
A 4.99% mortgage? This company says they'll offer it soon
A week after announcing a new in-house mortgage, Opendoor has another move up its sleeve
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
Class action accuses lender of unsolicited AI-generated cold calls
Even small AI outreach campaigns can carry outsized legal exposure
by Nick Pipitone Feb 27
Old tricks, new tech? Opendoor reboots in-house mortgage
CEO Kaz Nejatian confirms mortgage beta as Opendoor pushes toward a fully integrated, end-to-end homebuying ecosystem
by Nick Pipitone Feb 26
Is crypto ready for prime time in housing finance? Rate thinks so
The lender’s latest move recognizes digital asset wealth within established mortgage risk and compliance frameworks
by Nick Pipitone Feb 24
Mortgage firm Lower acquires Acopia Home Loans
Lower previously acquired residential portal and tech firm Movoto, and struck up a marketing partnership with HomeSmart. The Acopia deal helps the company expand in the Southeast
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 14
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman is stepping down from the company
After 20 years as CEO of one of the largest companies in real estate, Kelman says he now plans to find a role outside of the industry