‘Crypto mortgage’ lets homebuyers leverage bitcoin as collateral

30-year loans of up to $5 million provided by Florida-based Milo Credit LLC allow investors to avoid capital gains taxes — and don’t require down payments, credit scores or U.S. citizenship. Continue reading

Kiavi says it’s still making loans to real estate investors after layoffs

After unloading $218 million in unrated residential transaction loans in June, CEO Michael Bourque said markets for such deals “are certainly tough right now.” Continue reading

Credit card revenues surpass mortgages at Wells Fargo in Q2

Rising interest rates and a shrinking branch network are cutting into Wells Fargo’s mortgage business, and bank executives say they’re fine with that. Continue reading

Why super long mortgages won’t be a thing, and why that’s good news

Longer loans, including a 50-year concept recently floated in the U.K., are sometimes framed as a way to improve housing affordability. But the experts aren’t convinced. Continue reading

Why did 60K homebuyers cancel in June? The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss buyer cancellations, outrageous moving costs and the Marketeer. Continue reading

Shared equity platform Point enters Nevada, Ohio as part of larger plan

Homeowners in 18 states and Washington, D.C. can tap up to $500,000 in home equity by selling a share of their future home price appreciation to investors. Continue reading

3 ways to keep the door open to homeownership for discouraged buyers

If your potential homebuyers are considering throwing in the towel, do not let them quit yet. Industry expert Laura Adams has three tips that may get them back into the game in this challenging market Continue reading

Leading the way: Woman-to-woman advice about growing your career

It can be tough for women in the housing industry to find the opportunities and mentorship they need to grow professionally. Learn how to achieve more with timely and actionable advice from real estate and mortgage marketing expert Jessica Siguenza. Continue reading

Rocket Mortgage wants the world to know it’s in Canada

Windsor-based mortgage broker Edison Financial will rebrand as Rocket Mortgage in August and begin making direct loans. Continue reading

Demand for refinancing ticks up slightly as mortgage rates plateau

Purchase loan applications continue to be weaker “due to the combination of much higher mortgage rates and the worsening economic outlook,” said MBA forecaster Joel Kan. Continue reading