Finance of America exiting wholesale, correspondent lending
The Irving, Texas-based lender is also reportedly in negotiations to sell its retail mortgage division, which employs about 1,000 loan originators nationwide
by Matt Carter Oct 7
Wells Fargo reportedly eyeing 'major retreat' from mortgage
Executives are concerned about reputational risk of correspondent lending channel, which has historically accounted for as much as half of the bank's home loan business, Bloomberg reported
by Matt Carter Aug 15
First Guaranty Mortgage cuts 76% of workforce, leaving partners in lurch
Non-QM lender fires three-quarters of its workforce, saying it's experienced 'significant operating losses and cash flow challenges' and has been unable to obtain funding
by Matt Carter Jun 27
Homepoint is first wholesale lender with cash offer product
Powered by Accept.inc, Homepoint Cash Compete program is available at launch in six states: California, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas and Washington
by Matt Carter May 24
Pennymac lays off 236 workers after upping tech, marketing investments
The layoffs come as Pennymac ups its investment in technology and marketing to help it do more business directly with consumers and mortgage brokers
by Matt Carter Mar 29
A Florida community bank seeks to build nationwide mortgage business
Amerant Bank launched its mortgage joint venture with industry veterans who share a vision of a 'highly efficient, and profitable nationwide mortgage banking business.'
by Matt Carter Dec 10