Oldest US community bank to pay $9M to settle redlining allegations

Washington Trust “vehemently” denies the allegations but joins a long list of lenders who have coughed up $98 million in settlements since the DoJ launched an anti-redlining initiative in 2021. Continue reading

Fannie, Freddie may get green light to buy more shared equity loans

Between 2018 and 2020, Fannie and Freddie purchased close to 600 shared equity loans, before realizing that current regulations might prohibit them from doing so. Continue reading

Newzip signs third mortgage lender to its agent-matching service

State Employees Credit Union of Maryland is the third lender to sign with Newzip, which helps lenders court homebuyers by offering them discounts when they agree to work with preferred real estate agents. Continue reading

Damn the torpedoes! Maxwell full speed ahead on acquisitions

The Denver-based mortgage tech provider is open to more deals after acquiring LenderSelect and Revvin and becoming a one-stop shop for more local lenders during a cyclical market downturn. Continue reading

Latest Ocrolus offering is designed specifically for mortgage lenders

The leader in artificial intelligence-driven financial document automation has combined three of its solutions into a mortgage dashboard for classifying, capturing and analyzing borrower documents. Continue reading

The ‘lock-in effect’ is real. Lean into it to generate more leads

Author and trainer Bernice Ross talks to distressed property expert Rick Sharga about the interest rate lock-in effect, how it’s impacting current buyers and sellers, and where the market is headed next. Continue reading

Better cuts mortgage sales team 2 weeks after $500M SPAC raise

The lender has become more reliant on its B2B channel, with partnerships alongside companies like Ally Bank and American Express accounting for nearly half of its mortgage originations. Continue reading

Serious mortgage delinquencies poised to bounce from 17-year low

Early-stage delinquencies have increased for three months in a row, suggesting that delinquency rates may be nearing a bottom, according to first look at Black Knight Mortgage Monitor report. Continue reading

Surprisingly strong jobs report sends interest rates soaring

Drop in unemployment claims on the heels of hawkish Fed warnings sends 10-year Treasury yields soaring to a 15-year high, with mortgage rates likely to follow. Continue reading