Microsoft ups cloud capabilities for mortgage lenders

Microsoft is bolstering its cloud capabilities with a new offering tailored to meeting the privacy, security and regulatory compliance needs of financial services companies. Continue reading

Tech takeaways from Inman Connect: Mortgage’s evolution, betting on iBuyers and more

Technology was a central theme at Inman Connect Las Vegas, dominating conversations about indie brokerages, new mortgage providers, iBuying and more. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading

Homeowners leaving forbearance now more likely to need help

More than 500,000 borrowers are in loss mitigation after pandemic relief from monthly mortgage payments expires, according to Black Knight’s latest Mortgage Monitor Report. Continue reading

Knock focused on winning agents’ trust

In case they’re not getting the message, Knock’s booth at Inman Connect Las Vegas sported a banner that read, “In Agents We Trust.” Continue reading

Why Greg Schwartz left ‘the portal war’ for the mortgage industry

Tomo co-founder and CEO Greg Schwartz shares what’s wrong with the mortgage industry and how tech can revolutionize the consumer experience and empower agents to help buyers navigate a rapid-fire market. Continue reading

Agents schooled on alternative financing, lending and mortgages

Real estate agents attending Inman Connect Las Vegas got tips on partnering with lenders and alternative financing providers to land more clients and overcome obstacles. Continue reading

Maxwell will use $52.5M Series C raise to help small, midsize lenders

Local knowledge and relationships could give smaller lenders a leg up in purchase-mortgage driven market — if they have the right technology. Continue reading

What do ‘one-stop shop’ brokerages offer agents?

With more real estate brokerages doing business as “one-stop shops” — providing mortgage, title and closing services — not only consumers, but agents are faced with a choice: What’s the best model for me? Continue reading