LoanDepot hires new CFO and parts ways with 4 top managers

CEO Frank Martell recruits former CoreLogic colleague David Hayes as losses pile up and mortgage originations hit another new low. Continue reading

LoanDepot accelerating layoffs, exiting wholesale business

The lender plans to boost revenue by growing purchase loan business and loan servicing portfolio, with digital HELOC also in the works, according to a second-quarter earnings call. Continue reading

LoanDepot to shed 4,800 workers in 2022 in bid to return to profitability

Lender hopes to cut up to $400 million in annual expenses and become profitable by the end of 2022 after rising mortgage rates gut profitable refinancing business. Continue reading

LoanDepot building purchase loan business as rising rates stunt refis

Joint ventures with homebuilders and referral relationships with real estate agents are helping fuel loanDepot’s partner channel. Continue reading