Knock’s ‘Backyard’ system helps agents easily manage Home Swap
Opinion
The creator of the Home Swap, Knock's 'Backyard' software helps certified agents manage their deals and clients, not a common practice for a mortgage lender
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 17
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
CFPB
Eric Blankenstein, who oversees fair lending enforcement within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, used N-word multiple times in the unearthed blog post from 2004
by Patrick Kearns Oct 2
Newfi Lending offers new program for 'difficult-to-qualify' borrowers
The program is geared toward borrowers who have good credit, but can't qualify for conventional loans due to other factors
by Marian McPherson Mar 23
Hurricane Harvey damage in Port Arthur, Texas
Experts worry that if insurers start to pull out of flood-prone seaside communities, it could cause a crisis worse than 2008
by Bryan Walsh Dec 18
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
Valuation Partners announces Jayson Dammen as western region VP
Jayson Dammen comes to the company with more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry
by Kimberly Manning Jul 13
Nexera Holding aims to ‘disrupt’ traditional mortgage industry with process automation, streamlined consumer communication
Nexera launches consumer-direct and wholesale lending platforms to increase transparency and efficiency
by Amy Tankersley Jul 16
Online mortgage marketplace raises another $5 million
Sindeo plans to build services for real estate agents
by Teke Wiggin Feb 18
FHA is back in the black, but don't hold your breath for premium rollbacks
NAR, industry groups say it's time to give homebuyers some relief
by Brittany Morris Nov 21
NAR's candidates won big in the elections. That doesn't mean Realtors will get their way.
Election dims prospects for housing finance reform
by Inman Nov 11
The good news in finance this week was not what you might think
Few consumers will even notice changes in mortgage rules
by Lou Barnes Oct 24
Mortgage lending startup gets $1.5M boost from investors
Lenda plans to expand from California into Oregon and Washington
by Inman Oct 20
Time to redesign our system of mortgage lending
The Fed has been it since 2008, and now owns $1.7 trillion in home loans
by Lou Barnes Sep 26
Century 21 China Real Estate, Lending Club of China forge alliance
Agreement aims to get investor funding flowing into home loans
by Inman Jul 21