Gen Z homebuyers
Zoomer co-buying is on the rise. Knowing what makes this generation tick and how to help them architect a deal can lead to new income streams in a stalled market, Annette DeCicco writes
by Annette DeCicco Dec 10
Private mortgage insurers again losing market share to FHA, VA
FHA premium cuts spur growth, but borrowers with stellar credit can still do better taking out conventional Fannie Mae- or Freddie Mac-eligible mortgages with private mortgage insurance
by Matt Carter Jul 30
Cornerstone staffs up to grow servicing, builder partnerships
7 executive hires in 2024 included Dana Abernathy, who will expand the company's mortgage servicing operations, and Mike Iorio, who is tasked with growing homebuilder partnerships
by Matt Carter Jul 24
ICE on a signing spree for new 'mortgage tech ecosystem'
In pursuit of a bigger slice of an estimated $14B market after Black Knight acquisition, Intercontinental Exchange signs 37 new Encompass clients and 4 new servicing clients
by Matt Carter Mar 21
Polly integrated with all 6 primary mortgage insurers
Ability to retrieve quotes helps borrowers assess their options and streamlines the mortgage insurance process for lenders
by Matt Carter May 15
More lenders jumping the gun on historic Fannie, Freddie loan limits
Rocket Mortgage and United Wholesale Mortgage — the nation's top 2 lenders — and at least 6 others are raising conforming loan limit to $625K ahead of FHFA announcement
by Matt Carter Oct 13
Mortgage insurer Enact's IPO is back on track
With investors showing renewed confidence, Genworth Financial is ready to move forward with plans to sell part of its mortgage insurance subsidiary in an initial public offering
by Matt Carter Sep 15
Private mortgage insurer National MI integrates with Mortgage Coach
Homebuyers who can't put 20 percent down now have more options when comparing loans
by Matt Carter Aug 24
Genworth postpones IPO of its mortgage insurance business
The company cited volatility in trading of mortgage insurance companies as the reason for delay
by Matt Carter May 13
Big mortgage insurer may jump on IPO bandwagon
After throwing in the towel on a $2.7 billion merger, Genworth Financial is considering spinning off its mortgage insurance division
by Matt Carter Apr 13