Xome’s DIY platform lets investors sell homes without an agent

Homeowners can’t sell a primary residence through Xome’s seller portal without a listing agent, but can hire an agent on their own or ask Xome to match them with one. Continue reading

Xome partners with Plunk to deliver investment property data

Plunk’s repair and renovation analysis tools will serve investors who frequent Xome, which also markets nontraditional listings, such as auctions, foreclosures and other investor-minded assets. Continue reading

Mr. Cooper lays out path to $1T mortgage servicing rights portfolio

Rising mortgage rates have many lenders looking to sell servicing rights, creating an opportunity for a Dallas-based company that now collects payments on $870 billion in loans. Continue reading

Hints of more layoffs loom at Mr. Cooper as profits wane in Q3

While growing loan servicing business remains profitable, according to Q3 earnings, paper gains on servicing rights could evaporate if interest rates fall and borrowers refinance out of portfolio. Continue reading

Mr. Cooper lays off originators while mortgage servicing business booms

Citing impact of rising rates on mortgage originations, Mr. Cooper laid off 250 workers during the first quarter, with more reductions in store. Continue reading