Mr. Cooper back online after 'precautionary' 4-day shutdown
More than 4M homeowners send their mortgage payments to Mr. Cooper, but it's unclear how many had their data exposed as the company continues to investigate security breach
by Matt Carter Nov 9
Mr. Cooper remains shut down one week after cyberattack
Over 4M mortgage customers have been unable to make their payments since the company announced it had been attacked on Oct. 31
by Ben Verde Nov 6
Mortgage software provider Vesta powering Upstart's HELOC launch
Since announcing a $30M Series A funding round last year, Vesta has added partners and integrations at a rapid clip, including Willow Servicing, a cloud-based mortgage servicing platform
by Matt Carter Nov 2
Mortgage assistance for Hawaii fire victims includes forbearance help
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration outlined relief for homeowners as FEMA and the state of Hawaii rushed to provide emergency housing for displaced residents
by Matt Carter Aug 15
Planet Home Lending acquires $10B in mortgage servicing rights
Bulk acquisition of servicing rights to 45,000 Ginnie Mae loans from Village Capital & Investment brings Planet's servicing portfolio to $94B with more purchases eyed for 2023
by Matt Carter Jun 23
Fairway loses 8 California branches to rival Guild Mortgage
The defection of former Fairway division manager John Lowe and 40 colleagues who originated $350M in loans last year "is equal to that of a mini acquisition"
by Matt Carter Apr 20
Altisource sees rise in foreclosures as a path to profitability
Operator of real estate auction platform Hubzu reports a $53.4M 2022 net loss, with revenue falling 15% to $144.5M as foreclosures remain below pre-pandemic levels
by Matt Carter Mar 30
Guild's McGarry will hand CEO reins to Terry Schmidt, her 1st hire
Schmidt was Mary Ann McGarry's 1st hire at Guild in 1985, and the two led a 2007 management buyout of the company from founder Martin Gleich
by Matt Carter Mar 20
Even after layoffs, 3 in 4 mortgage lenders lost money in Q4 2022
Lenders lost $2,812 per loan as business dropped off faster than they could trim expenses and production costs hit a record-high $12,450 per loan, Mortgage Bankers Association survey finds
by Matt Carter Mar 17
Guild Mortgage announces 3rd acquisition in as many months
Acquisition of Colorado-based Cherry Creek Mortgage expands Guild's retail branch network by 68 offices in 45 states, adds reverse loan options
by Matt Carter Mar 14
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
The CFPB alleges mortgage servicers charged excessive late fees, assessed 'fake' private mortgage insurance premiums and made homeowners pay for unnecessary inspections
by Matt Carter Mar 8
Mr. Cooper names second chief financial officer in less than a year
Mortgage veteran Kurt Johnson, who held executive roles at Indymac Bank and OneWest Bank before joining Mr. Cooper in 2015, succeeds Jaime Gow as CFO, it was announced this week
by Matt Carter Mar 7
FTC prepares to challenge ICE's $13B Black Knight deal: Report
Federal Trade Commission not convinced that Black Knight's plans to spin off its Empower loan origination system allays antitrust concerns, 'Politico' reports
by Matt Carter Feb 27
Mr. Cooper lays out path to $1T mortgage servicing rights portfolio
Rising mortgage rates have many lenders looking to sell servicing rights, creating opportunity for Dallas-based company that now collects payments on $870B in loans
by Matt Carter Feb 10
Wells Fargo paying $3.7B to settle mortgage, auto loan allegations
Federal regulators allege bank improperly denied thousands of mortgage loan modifications over at least 7 years, in some cases leading customers to lose their homes
by Matt Carter Dec 20