Matterport pulled in $158M last year, up 16% despite $65.8M loss

The company said it expects to grow total revenue 19 percent to 22 percent this year as it continues its expansion as an industry leader. Continue reading

Better Mortgage expands offerings to include VA loans in all 50 states

Borrowers can use the company’s Tinman platform to see their rates and get pre-approved in minutes, and may qualify to buy with no down payment. Continue reading

New credit scores from FICO, VantageScore gaining traction

Lenders won’t be required to use the more inclusive FICO Score 10T and VantageScore 4.0 scoring models before next year, but several are already using them to expand the pool of borrowers. Continue reading

Mortgage giants offering very low income homebuyers a spring break

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are offering a $2,500 credit that borrowers can put toward their down payment, closing costs, escrow or mortgage insurance premiums. Continue reading

Assumable loan platform Roam offers seller closing guarantee

If it takes longer than 60 days from the time an offer is accepted until close of escrow, Roam will make the homeseller’s mortgage payments for up 60 days after the scheduled closing date. Continue reading

‘Listing of the future’ will be virtual and multipurpose: ICNY

AI-driven, personalized listings will include an immersive virtual tour experience and data will be used not just for sales and marketing, but also restorations, renovations and appraisals. Continue reading

3 reasons you should be using a buyer agreement now

According to broker Joseph Santini, buyer agreements are good for buyers and good for buyer agents. Find out more about these valuable tools and how to get them signed. Continue reading

Rocket Homes app puts listings on your car’s infotainment screen

Integration with Apple CarPlay turns the commute “into an exciting and natural part of the homebuying journey” — unless you drive a Tesla. Continue reading

Lone Wolf invites mortgage lenders onto its broker-agent tech platform

Better is the first lender to take advantage of the opportunity to generate prequalification letters for homebuyers through integration with Lone Wolf’s transaction management solution, Transactions. Continue reading