Opendoor acquires digital mortgage company RedDoor
San Francisco-based RedDoor has developed a quick pre-approval process for consumers and will see its products integrated into the iBuyer's lending services
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Rise in mortgage rates sees hiccup — but don't expect it to last
The dip in mortgage rates this week was small compared to the rise recorded over the last month; economists say they expect more increases
by Daniel Houston Nov 5
Tech takeaways from Inman Connect: Mortgage's evolution, betting on iBuyers and more
Technology themes at Connect were dominated by a new wave of mortgage providers changing the way buyers enter homebuying, brokers' mixed agreement on how to deliver technology to agents and how iBuying is opening new ways to advise clients
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 2
Why Greg Schwartz left 'the portal war' for the mortgage industry
Tomo co-founder and CEO Greg Schwartz shares what's wrong with the mortgage industry and how tech can revolutionize the consumer experience
by Marian McPherson Oct 28
Mortgage rates hold steady following late-September spike
Mortgage rates barely changed a week after rising bond yields and Federal Reserve statements led to rate hikes across the board
by Daniel Houston Oct 7
Meet 49 of the richest people in real estate, according to Forbes
The publication's list of the 400 wealthiest Americans was chock full of real-estate developers, investors and construction moguls
by Daniel Houston Oct 7
Ideal Agent forges partnership with mortgage, title advisory consultants
Partnering with Incenter allows Ideal Agent customers a more streamlined process for finding and leveraging professional service providers when buying and selling a home
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 28
Tomo's CEO on the mortgage industry: 'It's like going to the DMV'
During a conversation with Brad Inman at Connect Now, Greg Schwartz said 'mortgage is the catastrophe of the real estate transaction,' and shared how Tomo is changing that
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 21
Rates for 15-year mortgages continue slow rise from prior lows
Mortgage rates have remained largely unchanged in recent weeks, aside from a gradual rise in rates for 15-year loans
by Daniel Houston Sep 9
Housing insecurity ticks down in most states, but some worse off
Nationwide, the share of households behind on payments and worried about eviction or foreclosure has barely changed from a year ago, according to Household Pulse Survey
by Daniel Houston Sep 7
Inman Review: Ribbon puts a bow on a unique package of fintech and proptech
Opinion
Ribbon helps buyers buy before they sell, rescues bad deals and gives first-time buyers a way to win deals in what might be the industry's first hybrid fintech-proptech application
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 23
Mortgage lenders deal more purchase loans amid fewer refis
The latest numbers from Attom Data Solutions show that mortgage lenders issued more purchase loans in the second quarter of the year but lost ground on the refinancing side
by Daniel Houston Aug 18
United Wholesale Mortgage purchase loan business up 288%
CEO Mat Ishbia champions mortgage brokers as key to future growth
by Matt Carter Aug 16
Divvy Homes valued at $2B following $200 million Series D
The rent-to-own proptech startup saw growth accelerate after a Series C funding round just 6 months ago
by Matt Carter Aug 13