LoanDepot is back in the black for the first time since Q4 2021

Beleaguered lender ekes out $2.67 million third quarter profit, with loan originations up 9 percent from a year ago as refinancings bounce back on retreat in rates. Continue reading

LoanDepot boosts revenue, sells servicing to restructure debt

Pending $25 million settlement of January cyberattack adds to $66 million second-quarter net loss, but executives say they’re in a better position to grow after selling $29 billion in mortgage servicing rights. Continue reading

To mortgage or not to mortgage? That is the question (for brokers)

HomeLight CEO Drew Uher says he’s glad to be out of the mortgage business. Fathom CEO Marco Fregenal sees value of being in lending “in a very selective way.” Continue reading

Affordability: It’s not just high mortgage rates and home prices

The rising cost of construction, insurance and property taxes are creating obstacles for homebuyers that require help from real estate agents and mortgage lenders: LoanDepot CEO Frank Martell. Continue reading

January cyberattack a $37M weight on loanDepot Q1 2024 results

In addition to $15 million in direct costs, loanDepot says it lost an additional $22 million in revenue while systems were down, contributing to $72 million net loss. Continue reading

A call for change is center stage this summer. Join the movement

Anchored by industry leaders, top performers and advocacy, Inman Connect Las Vegas is primed to be a catalyst for changing real estate. Continue reading

LoanDepot trims 2023 net loss by 37%, retains ‘strong liquidity profile’

As mortgage rates soared last year, loanDepot saw 2023 loan origination volume plunge by 58 percent from the year before, to $22.7 billion. Continue reading

LoanDepot warns more layoffs are coming — but on a smaller scale

With headwinds in sight for 2024, loanDepot plans to slash $120 million in annual expenses following three consecutive quarters of cuts, CEO Frank Martell said during a Q3 earnings call Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading