Trump administration makes its case for massive CFPB job cuts
Judge puts a temporary hold on DOGE-driven move to fire all but 200 of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's 1,700 employees to determine if it could still fulfill its statutory duties
by Matt Carter Apr 18
Rethink your assumptions when marketing to women homebuyers
Think women who buy are focused on style over substance? Think again. They’re mostly focused on financial matters and they’re willing to consider a fixer-upper
by Christy Murdock Mar 22
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage office count contracted again in Q4
After four consecutive quarters of declines, Motto Mortgage had 225 open offices at the end of 2024, down 8% from last year's peak of 246 on slower franchise sales and terminations
by Matt Carter Jan 8
Choosing mortgage partners who deliver for your clients
When it comes to home finance, every detail matters, Ojo Labs' Chris Heller writes. That's why choosing the right mortgage partner to refer your clients to is so important
by Chris Heller Jan 3
Amerant Bank exits Texas but still providing mortgages nationwide
Coral Gables, Florida-based community bank sells its Houston branches to MidFirst Bank, but growing mortgage subsidiary Amerant Mortgage has a presence in most states
by Matt Carter Nov 12
Surprises, setbacks and shifts: Q3 2024 earnings
Real estate giants report mixed results in Q3 earnings statements, as market shifts put profitability and growth strategies to the test
by Jessi Healey Nov 7
Existing-home sales decline, median sales price hits record high
In June, existing-home sales continued to decline across all 4 US regions, while the median existing-home price reached a record high for the 2nd consecutive month, according to NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 23
How to break down the pros and cons of buying down interest rates
Interest rate buydowns involve a trade-off between upfront costs and long-term affordability. Clever CEO Luke Babich offers strategies to help clients make the choice
by Luke Babich Jul 17
Fathom Holdings names real estate veteran Jon Gwin as COO
Gwin, who previously held executive positions at Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo, is credited with helping to develop some of the first compliance management systems in the mortgage industry
by Ben Verde May 29
Back in growth mode, Better is hiring again but still in the red in Q1
The lender boosted mortgage volume 25% from Q4 but suffered a $51M loss, according to Q1 earnings data on Tuesday. CEO Vishal Garg said Better's future 'lies in Uberizing the loan officer'
by Matt Carter May 15
Better hiring real estate agents to originate mortgages in 26 states
As Better reports $543M 2023 net loss, CEO Vishal Garg says the company has made fundamental changes to its business model that will help it pivot to serving homebuyers
by Matt Carter Mar 28
Congress grants National Flood Insurance Program a reprieve
The $1.2T funding bill passed by the House Friday averts a partial government shutdown and extends a critical program that protects 4.7M homes through the end of September
by Matt Carter Mar 22
5 tips for shepherding clients through mortgage challenges
Buyer demand is still robust, but affordability challenges can make it harder for clients to qualify for financing, Luke Babich writes. Here's how to help
by Luke Babich Feb 26
Rocket subsidiary Lendesk launches mortgage AI assistant
Lender Spotlight AI Assistant sifts through the finer points of more than 7000 mortgage options to help mortgage brokers identify the right product and answer questions clients might have
by Matt Carter Oct 24
Zillow's still all-in when it comes to the mortgage business
While other companies are shedding their mortgage arms, Zillow's seeing potential and doubling down on Zillow Home Loans
by Mike DelPrete Sep 7