Pacaso plans to launch 'bespoke' co-ownership mortgage in Q4
A new $100M credit facility with Texas Capital Bank will enable vacation home loans to be originated by a 3rd party, then securitized and sold to investors in non-qualified mortgages
by Matt Carter Sep 16
Fannie and Freddie joint venture will offer its technology to others
Common Securitization Solutions (CSS) has rebranded as US Fin Tech and will look to provide technology and business solutions to companies in addition to its owners
by Matt Carter Jun 26
Setpoint lands $31M in Series B funding led by 645 Ventures
Since launching in 2021 as the 'Stripe of real estate,' Setpoint has expanded into additional asset-backed lending lines including auto, consumer and small business
by Matt Carter Aug 14
'Fix-and-flip' loans are going mainstream with investors
Kiavi has packaged up more than $5.1B in 'residential transition loans' for sale to investors. The latest deal — the first to be evaluated by a credit rating agency — was bumped up to $400M
by Matt Carter Aug 13
Institutional investors are scooping up Kiavi's 'fix and flip' bridge loans
Kiavi upsizes its 16th securitization to $350M and says oversubscribed offering is company's biggest since November 2021, bringing total issuance since 2019 to $4B
by Matt Carter Feb 26
Institutional investors warming up to home equity agreements
DBRS Morningstar's rating of $224M securitization by Unlock and Saluda could boost investor appetite for agreements that let owners cash out equity in exchange for a stake in their home
by Matt Carter Oct 6
Investment app Fintor raises $6.2M, aims for inclusivity in real estate
Public.com, Hustle Fund, 500 Global, VU Ventures, Graphene VenturesPublic.com, Hustle Fund, 500 Global, VU Ventures and Graphene Ventures all contributed to the funding extension
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 12
Kiavi says it's still making loans to real estate investors after layoffs
After unloading $218M in unrated residential transaction loans in June, CEO Michael Bourque said markets for such deals 'are certainly tough right now'
by Matt Carter Jul 18
Shared equity platform Point enters Nevada, Ohio as part of larger plan
Homeowners in 18 states and Washington, D.C. can tap up to $500,000 in home equity by selling a share of their future home price appreciation to investors
by Matt Carter Jul 14
Home equity startup Point powers first-of-its-kind securitization
With co-sponsor Redwood Trust, Inc., Point has completed the first-ever securitization backed solely by residential Home Equity Investment agreements
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 12
Commentary: Agreement on the real story of the meltdown needed to restore credit
by Lou Barnes Feb 8
Former Treasury official warns US creeping toward nationalization of mortgage market
by Inman Oct 22
Fannie, Freddie would be barred from investing in encumbered loans
by Inman Aug 13
Feds allege fake mortgage loans helped topple Colonial Bank
by Inman Jun 16
Real estate industry seeking amendments
by Matt Carter Apr 27