Wells Fargo providing $10K in down payment assistance in 8 metros
To qualify for grants being made through Wells Fargo's existing Special Purpose Credit Program, homebuyers can't earn more than 120% of the area median income
by Matt Carter Aug 10
UWM posts $229M Q2 profit as spring mortgage originations soar
United Wholesale Mortgage, the nation's largest lender, also raised refinancing volume by 23% after being hammered by higher interest rates, according to Q2 earnings released Wednesday
by Matt Carter Aug 9
Will the second quarter of 2023 match real estate's Q1 meltdown?
Major real estate companies began reporting Q2 earnings this week against a backdrop of high rates, low inventory and a sluggish economy. Analysts shared what they're watching with Intel
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 26
UWM says it's hiring as Bloomberg details alleged 'locker room culture'
The nation's biggest mortgage lender is planning to hire 500 people and is holding a job fair Saturday just days after Bloomberg expose of alleged drug use, discrimination and harassment
by Matt Carter Apr 13
Software vendors gear up to support appraisal-free mortgages
Fannie Mae says starting April 15, more homebuyers will qualify for a program requiring full interior and exterior inspections that capture data and images throughout the property
by Matt Carter Mar 21
Mortgage rates nosedive in fallout from Silicon Valley Bank failure
Bank failures and slowdown in wage growth have forecasters thinking the Federal Reserve will back off from aggressive rate hike campaign when it meets next week
by Matt Carter Mar 13
Rocket, UWM cut a combined 9,500 positions in 2022, new filings show
Companies say that instead of laying off workers, they're trimming their payrolls through attrition or by offering voluntary buyouts
by Matt Carter Mar 3
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
Fannie and Freddie keep building capital reserves as profits shrink
By one measure, the mortgage giants have built up two-thirds of the reserves needed for them to be released from government conservatorship
by Matt Carter Feb 27
Motto Mortgage office (contributed photo).
Double-digit growth in open offices was a bright spot for parent company RE/MAX Holdings, which reported a $2.6M Q4 net loss as rising rates dented home sales
by Matt Carter Feb 17
New Black Knight integrations 'close the loop' on digital mortgages
Integration of Wolters Kluwer's eNote and eVault capabilities into Black Knight's digital closing solution, Expedite Close, eliminates need for multiple vendors
by Matt Carter Feb 17
Rocket CEO Jay Farner, who led company's 2020 IPO, retiring June 1
Former Rocket Mortgage CEO Bill Emerson will serve as the company's interim CEO and fill the board vacancy while its board of directors conducts a search for a permanent leader
by Matt Carter Feb 14
UWM rolls out 'one-time-close' new construction loan in time for spring
Buyers can put as little as 5% down when taking out a new construction loan, with 1 closing and an optional float-down to secure a lower interest rate, according to United Wholesale Mortgage
by Matt Carter Feb 6
In a first, Rocket Mortgage powers mortgages for a community bank
Nashville, Tennessee-based Fourth Capital Bank is the first to integrate Rocket Mortgage’s digital mortgage application using new platform developed by Q2 Software
by Matt Carter Jan 31