Bayview merger positions Guild Mortgage for refinancing boom
As a sister company of Lakeview Loan Servicing, Guild would have an edge in contacting borrowers serviced by Lakeview if mortgage rates fall and homeowners rush to refinance
by Matt Carter Dec 1
Fannie and Freddie cleared to back loans of up to $832,750 in 2026
The $26,250 increase in Fannie and Freddie’s baseline single-family conforming loan limit is the smallest since 2020, but pushes the ceiling in high-cost markets to $1.25M
by Matt Carter Nov 25
DR Horton gets into AI mortgage tech with Tidalwave stake
In addition to participating in a $22M Series A raise, DR Horton will be a Tidalwave customer, deploying its platform across subsidiary DHI Mortgage in a 'landmark mortgage tech deal'
by Matt Carter Nov 21
AI changes that impact real estate
Technology like AI is helping lenders do a better job of providing useful guidance and advice to borrowers, boosting customer satisfaction and repeat business, J.D. Power survey finds
by Matt Carter Nov 12
Why 88% of agent conversations never make it to the CRM
Cloze CEO Dan Foody reveals that 88% of conversations never enter the CRM and only about a third of CRM contacts have been touched in the past year
Mat Ishbia
Mia, a generative AI loan officer assistant that UWM rolled out in May, has made more than 400,000 calls — often to alert past clients they can refinance their mortgage at lower rates
by Matt Carter Nov 6
fixer-upper or money pit
With the US housing market stagnant, many buyers are eyeing older homes for affordability and location, Andrew Reichek writes, but structural risks make due diligence essential
by Andrew Reichek Nov 3
pros and cons of AI for real estate
'The reason that we are so obsessed with this technology is because it helps us with every single aspect of our business,' Rocket CEO Varun Krishna says in detailing how AI will power growth
by Matt Carter Oct 30
Rocket Mortgage rolls out bullish $822,550 conforming loan limit
The 2.4% increase ahead of an official announcement in November surpasses more cautious 1.5% increases adopted last month by UWM, Pennymac, CrossCountry and Rate
by Matt Carter Oct 17
Closed business sign
Cash offer pioneer pivots to a national rollout of its 'Buy Before You Sell' bridge financing program
by Matt Carter Sep 24
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
Judge rules that appraisal independence regulations do not preclude lenders and appraisal management companies from taking action to remedy biased appraisals
by Matt Carter Sep 15
Trump signs bill curtailing sale of mortgage trigger leads in 180 days
After the bill takes effect in March, credit bureaus will still be able to sell trigger leads to a borrower's current mortgage lender, loan servicer, or any bank or credit union they have an account with
by Matt Carter Sep 5
Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna and Mr. Cooper Chair and CEO Jay Bray.
Rocket hopes the $9.4B deal will help it capture 20% of all mortgage refinancing and wrest back its title as the nation's biggest mortgage lender from rival United Wholesale Mortgage
by Matt Carter Sep 3
Rocket, Mr. Cooper merger OK'd by Fannie and Freddie regulator
A green light from the Federal Housing Finance Agency and antitrust regulators sets the stage for a Sept. 3 vote by Mr. Cooper shareholders on $9.4B mega merger
by Matt Carter Aug 27
Mortgage lenders are turning to AI to play in the big leagues
Rocket Mortgage and UWM are counting on AI to help them scale their businesses as mortgage rates fall. Executives at small- and mid-size lenders say they don't want to be left behind
by Matt Carter Aug 15