Builder backlog, ongoing listings shortages and rising home prices prompt Fannie Mae economists to cut forecast for 2021 home sales
Aug 19
The Federal Housing Finance Agency wants at least 35 percent of purchase loans to go to low- and very low-income borrowers
Aug 18
Fannie and Freddie will use new price-based qualified mortgage rule for loans with settlement dates after Aug. 31
Aug 18
CEO of the equity-building app says home search is 'ripe for innovation and implementation' by lenders looking to originate more purchase loans
Aug 17
The debt offering — in the form of senior convertible notes that mature in 2026 — will include a $750M private offering to qualified institutional investors
Aug 17
CEO Mat Ishbia champions mortgage brokers as key to future growth
Aug 16
The rent-to-own proptech startup saw growth accelerate after a Series C funding round just 6 months ago
Aug 13
Rocket Mortgage posted its best quarter ever for purchase loan originations during the 3 months ending June 30, according to second-quarter earnings figures released Thursday
Aug 13
Taking a page from the playbook of a fintech upstart, the nation's largest title insurance underwriter is making an automated title decision engine available to title agents
Aug 12
Consistent rent payments can boost prospects of borrowers with thin credit files
Aug 11
Rise in FHA purchase applications suggests more first-time buyers are navigating high prices, tight inventories
Aug 11
The real estate giant keeps building on its position as the lone national franchisor in the mortgage broker channel
Aug 10
Rocket Cos., the parent company of the nation's biggest mortgage lender, plans to get into the iBuyer and real estate brokerage business through its Rocket Homes subsidiary
Aug 10
Loan servicers must attempt to work with borrowers before initiating foreclosure proceedings
Aug 9
Most Americans don't think prices will be higher in 12 months but that mortgage rates will rise, according to a new Fannie Mae survey
Aug 9
Falling mortgage rates have fueled boom in refinancing, but demand for purchase loans has slipped, according to data from Black Knight's July Originations Market Monitor report
Aug 8
Networking group allegedly provided video marketing, bus caravans to promote listings
Aug 6
Company raises guidance on strong second quarter performance, impact of Top of Mind and eMBS acquisitions
Aug 5
Black Knight payment app now tracks the current value of homeowners' property, provides refinancing rates and compares mortgage insurance prices
Aug 5
Purchase loan applications were down 18% from a year ago during the last week of July
Aug 4