Mortgage giants offering very low income homebuyers a spring break
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are offering a $2,500 credit this spring that borrowers can put toward their down payment, closing costs, escrow or mortgage insurance premiums
by Matt Carter Feb 7
Shares in Mr. Cooper at all-time high as servicing portfolio hits $1T
Moody's Investors Service upgrades credit rating of 'powerhouse in mortgage servicing' as it restructures some of the debt it's used to fund growth by issuing $1B in unsecured notes at 7.125%
by Matt Carter Jan 30
Inman unveils new class of 2024 Power Players
With its new Power Players list, Inman recognizes 137 industry leaders for their power and influence as it kicks off a year of expanded awards
by Inman Jan 18
Airbnb vet Jonathan Mildenhall to unify Rocket's marketing efforts
The company's first CMO will be responsible 'for creating a unified and compelling voice for all businesses' under the Rocket umbrella, including Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Homes
by Matt Carter Jan 5
House Hacking spiked amid COVID. In 2024, it will be a household name
Last month, Fannie Mae lowered its down payment minimum for some properties, clearing a path for investors like Alejandro and Jessicas Cuevas, who bought in Chicago with hacking in mind
by Taylor Anderson Dec 26
Mortgage groups urge FHA to ditch 'life of loan' premium payments
Having slashed premiums on new FHA loans by 35% in March, and with insurance in force growing faster than reserves, HUD officials are showing no signs they'll give in to industry demands
by Matt Carter Nov 21
First-timers 'significantly' less satisfied with mortgage lenders
Homebuyers don't just want good rates. They want lenders to solve problems that will keep them from getting to the closing table, annual JD Power mortgage customer satisfaction survey finds
by Matt Carter Nov 16
Mat Ishbia
The article alleges UWM CEO and Phoenix Suns owner is 'charting a risky path in both business and sports' but the Ishbia family is raking in the profits even when the company is losing money
by Matt Carter Nov 15
Tough times for mortgage lenders? UWM hired 1,000 employees in Q3
While others are downsizing, the nation's biggest mortgage lender is investing in new technology and hiring new team members to be prepared if mortgage rates come down and business booms
by Matt Carter Nov 8
LoanDepot lets buyers cover FHA down payment with 2nd mortgage
Available everywhere except New York, loanDepot's new 'accessZERO' program provides a down payment of up to 5% in the form of a 10-year fully amortized 2nd mortgage
by Matt Carter Oct 31
More lenders raise their conforming loan limit to $750K
Following Rocket's lead, UWM and Guaranteed Rate say they'll price mortgages of up to $750K as if they're eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in anticipation of 2024 increases
by Matt Carter Oct 11
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
Zillow is the latest lender to offer a 1% down purchase mortgage
UWM and Rocket Mortgage are also leveraging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs tailored to borrowers earning less than 80% of the area median income
by Matt Carter Aug 25
Better shares plunge more than 90% in Nasdaq debut
In addition to going public at a bad time for mortgage lenders, Barron's reports that SPAC merger resulted in a huge increase in the number of shares outstanding
by Matt Carter Aug 24
Q2 2023 earnings roundup: A shift away from growth at all costs
Real estate companies and related industries faced down the down market by cutting costs to offset declines in revenue
by Christy Murdock Aug 17