Are ARMs and 40-year mortgage loans good deals for buyers?
Opinion
Focusing exclusively on monthly payments can mean borrowers lose sight of the advantages, and drawbacks, of various loan products
by Bernice Ross May 30
Introducing Inman's Mortgage & Finance Forum alongside Connect Las Vegas
Recognizing a need for deeper conversation in the mortgage and lending industry, Inman introduces the Mortgage & Finance Forum, Aug. 9 at the Aria in Las Vegas. Attendance is free for qualified professionals
by Inman May 24
Majority of buyers lean on agents, not banks, for financing info: Poll
A new survey conducted by Zillow suggests there are opportunities for real estate agents and companies that provide information and make lending more user friendly
by Jim Dalrymple II May 23
Freddie Mac spotlights lenders for promoting affordable loans
UWM, Rocket Mortgage and Fairway were enthusiastic backers of Freddie Mac's Home Possible mortgage in 2022, which lets low-income homebuyers put as little as 3% down
by Matt Carter May 15
WATCH: UWM CEO Mat Ishbia gets shoved by 7-footer at NBA game
Ishbia, majority owner of the Phoenix Suns, was knocked over by Nuggets' star Nikola Jokic in a play that headed his way, for which he was given a technical foul
by Taylor Anderson May 8
Will spring be a bust? 4 decades of housing data tell a complex story
Past periods of high inflation and high rates — be it in 1979, 1980 or 1990 — have caused the housing market to stall. But they also didn't crush it forever, according to an Inman analysis
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 28
Real estate took a drubbing in Q4, but some companies still surprised
Brokerages, tech companies and mortgage providers all saw massive losses as the market soured at the end of 2022. But some leaders did have a few tricks up their sleeves
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 2
Zillow sees revenue dip in Q4, but manages to trim losses
The portal giant brought in $435M in revenue during the fourth quarter of last year and lost $72M, according to 4Q22 earnings released Wednesday afternoon
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 15
Should you buy down your mortgage? The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about buying down mortgages, investing in your real estate business and keeping up with current events
by Byron Lazine Feb 10
EXCLUSIVE: MooveGuru acquires relocation competitor Relocator
The deal was inked for 'eight figures' and brings to MooveGuru a number of substantial mortgage marketing partnerships, according to news sent exclusively to Inman
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 3
Wells Fargo lays off 140 as it backs out of correspondent mortgages
In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, the company outlined its plans to reduce its workforce size. The company began executing the plan Tuesday in Springfield, Illinois
by Ben Verde Feb 2
Real estate agents of TikTok say a big market shift is afoot
All across the country, real estate agents are posting positive signs of change from the trenches and revealing they're suddenly dealing with packed open houses and intensifying bidding wars
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 1
Want to crush it in real estate in 2023? Get ready to be the educator
Real estate agents should prepare to point consumers toward information that will help them navigate a return to a normal, slower market, Anthony Lammachia said at ICNY on Wednesday
by Taylor Anderson Jan 25
Knock increases bridge loan for home prep to $35,000
The 6-month loan is a component of Home Swap that allows clients to prepare a home for market through basic repairs, small finish upgrades, painting and other items buyers look for in a home
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 18
Brokerage executives predict falling profits, economic decline in 2023
Real estate leaders are pessimistic about the state of the economy, but nevertheless upbeat about their ability to take share in a chaotic market, according to a new survey from Delta Media Group
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 12