Rocket lays groundwork for Super Bowl ads with 'brand restage'
In addition to subtle tweaks to the company's logo and other details, brand revamp is aimed at positioning Rocket as a fintech platform supporting an 'end-to-end homeownership experience'
by Matt Carter Jan 14
Rocket is first mortgage lender to raise its conforming loan limits
Rocket will treat loans of up to $802,650 as conforming ahead of expected increase. Last year UWM and Rate also got a jump on the official announcement by Fannie and Freddie's regulator
by Matt Carter Sep 13
Gold Star taps Loanscape to streamline broker onboarding
Counterparty risk and oversight platform provider Loanscape says customizable questionnaires and document requests allow lenders to automate up to 80% of the onboarding workflow
by Matt Carter Apr 1
Rocket Mortgage now pricing loans of up to $750,000 as conforming
The move could help qualifying borrowers avoid taking out a jumbo mortgage at a higher rate as Rocket gets a jump on an expected increase in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's 2024 loan limits
by Matt Carter Oct 2
UWM posts $62M Q4 loss but keeps title of America's biggest lender
CEO Mat Ishbia says aggressive 'Game On' pricing is still in place, but acknowledges Pontiac-based wholesaler is seeking to boost profit margins in 2023
by Matt Carter Mar 1
Rocket posts its first loss since going public, and it's a doozy
After posting $493M Q4 loss, Rocket executives say they're focused on reaching homebuyers through the wholesale channel and new personal finance app, Rocket Money
by Matt Carter Feb 28
Rocket courts correspondent lenders with tech tools
New branded client portal lets homebuyers apply for loans, review documents and e-sign disclosures and closing documents
by Matt Carter Oct 19