In theory, all government-backed FHA, VA and USDA loans are assumable, and with mortgage rates at levels not seen in two decades, interest in this little-used option has been growing
by David Sep 13
After 3 straight weeks of declines in mortgage applications, demand for purchase loans remains at the lowest level since 1995 for the 2nd week in a row
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
How to beat iBuyers every time
Mortgage payments shoot past their 2007 highs — and at faster pace
Flueid awarded patent on title insurance decisioning platform
Austin, Texas-based company founded by Title365 veterans recently announced Series A funding
by Matt Carter Jan 15
Demand for purchase mortgages down for 3rd week in a row
As rates keep rising, requests to refinance accounted for just half of mortgage applications, down from 68% a year ago
by Matt Carter Feb 23
Homie joins the ranks of Power Buyers with cash offer program
The flat-fee brokerage is now offering bridge loans to turn home-seekers into cash buyers. The Homie Cash program is available in Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Colorado
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 22
Evergreen Home Loans expands cash offer program to 6 states
CashUp by Evergreen program offered with lower fees and down payment requirements to homebuyers in Washington, Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada and Oregon
by Matt Carter Feb 22
One in 10 US homes impacted by natural disasters in 2021
A CoreLogic report found that 14.5M properties were subject to natural disasters that caused $56.9B in property damage last year. These events can have long-term impacts on communities
by Matt Carter Feb 18
Doma expects rising interest rates will slow company's growth
Company races to adapt technology it pioneered to provide instant underwriting of title insurance for refis to be used on more complex purchase loans
by Matt Carter Feb 18
News Quiz: Do you know the biggest stories for the week of Feb. 13?
Compass, Realogy and Redfin all posted earnings reports this week. Test your knowledge of the biggest stories — and quarterly wins and losses — to see if you're up to date on the industry
by Inman Feb 18
Anthony Hsieh's $16M vote of confidence in LoanDepot
The LoanDepot founder and CEO has racked up $2.2 million in paper losses on the 3.15 million shares in the company he's bought since November
by Matt Carter Feb 17
Sundae now financing investor purchases of distressed properties
Distressed property marketplace offering financing in California, Florida, Georgia, Texas and Colorado with more states to be added over the next few months
by Matt Carter Feb 17
Offerpad arrives in California — and goes head-to-head with Opendoor
Offerpad's rollout in Riverside and San Bernardino in Southern California will put the iBuyer in direct competition with Opendoor, which has operated across the Inland Empire since 2018
by Matt Carter Feb 16
Facade Flags Justice Department Building Washington DC
Janette Miller of Miller & Perotti Real Estate Appraisals in California argues that the Fair Housing Act doesn't apply to appraisers, but a federal regulator disagreed this week
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 16