Mortgage rates overtake inventory as biggest worry for agents: Triple-I

After exceeding 8 percent in October, rising mortgage rates overtook “lack of housing inventory” as the top concern for real estate agents, according to the results of the latest monthly Inman Intel Index. Continue reading

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The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the most engaged community in real estate to understand what the industry is thinking today, and tomorrow. Continue reading

First-timers ‘significantly’ less satisfied with mortgage lenders

Homebuyers don’t just want good rates, they want lenders to solve problems that will keep them from getting to the closing table, J.D. Power finds. Continue reading

Mortgage rates post biggest 1-day drop since onset of the pandemic

Tuesday’s big drop in rates followed an encouraging inflation report, with bond market investors now convinced the Fed is done hiking rates and may reverse course in the spring. Continue reading

WSJ eyes Mat Ishbia’s quest to be ‘king of mortgages and basketball’

“The Wall Street Journal” alleges UWM CEO and Phoenix Suns owner is “charting a risky path in both business and sports,” but the Ishbia family is raking in hundreds of millions of dollars in profit even when the company is losing money. Continue reading

Ally Financial partners with HouseCanary to grow mortgage

Co-branded ComeHome solution on Ally’s website will provide would-be homebuyers with access to listings and loan options and encourage existing homeowners to explore refinancing and HELOCs. Continue reading

After downsizing, Better says it has cash to weather $340M Q3 net loss

A $565 million influx of cash from an August SPAC merger and a $1 billion reduction in annual expenses put Better on a footing to navigate a challenging market, executives say. Continue reading

Fathom Realty founder Josh Harley steps down as chairman and CEO

“Door open” to Harley’s return after he relinquishes leadership roles, citing family reasons. Longtime CFO Marco Fregenal takes over as CEO and independent director Scott Flanders as board chair. Continue reading

Mortgage rates inch back up after Powell warns Fed could hike again

Speaking at an IMF research conference, Powell said the Fed is committed to raising rates as high as needed to bring inflation down, and “we are not confident that we have achieved such a stance.” Continue reading

Better partners with Infosys to power mortgages for other lenders

Better, which has had a strategic partnership with Ally Bank since 2019, is looking to partner with more lenders by launching a white-labeled “mortgage-as-a-service” platform with Infosys. Continue reading