Mr. Cooper back online after ‘precautionary’ 4-day shutdown

More than 4 million homeowners send their mortgage payments to Mr. Cooper, but it’s unclear how many had their data exposed as the company continues to investigate a breach discovered on Halloween. Continue reading

Tough times for mortgage lenders? UWM hired 1,000 employees in Q3

While others are downsizing, the nation’s biggest mortgage lender is investing in new technology and hiring new team members to be prepared if mortgage rates come down and business booms. Continue reading

Exclusive Survey: 95% would pay a buyer agent under right conditions

A majority of potential buyers say they’re open to paying their agents in the wake of legal threats to commissions, according to results from a joint survey conducted by Inman with Dig Insights. Continue reading

Homebuyers respond to biggest drop in mortgage rates this year

Purchase mortgage applications trended up last week for the first time in nearly a month as mortgage rates retreated from 2023 highs, according to the MBA’s weekly survey of lenders. 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

The job description of a loan officer has changed

According to mortgage industry expert Matt Muscat, changes in the mortgage industry and in the financial landscape have made the job of loan officer more important and challenging than ever. Continue reading

Blend now focused on growth in quest to return to profitability

Mortgage and banking tech provider reports a $41.8 million Q3 net loss with revenue down 27 percent from a year ago to $40.59 million, but company executives emphasize potential for growth. Continue reading

Record 85% of Americans said October was a bad time to buy

Monthly Fannie Mae survey shows homebuyer pessimism at a high for records dating back to 2010, but a broader index aimed at capturing overall housing market sentiment improved in October. Continue reading

Newrez launches joint venture with another big Keller Williams group

New mortgage JV with New Jersey-based Keller Williams Bergen County Partners, Carnegie Mortgage Partners, follows on heels of similar deal in Georgia. Continue reading