Keller Mortgage taps Mortgage Coach to convert more leads

After conducting two rounds of layoffs, Keller Williams’ lending arm looks to grow its business by making a popular lead conversion tool available to all of its loan officers. Continue reading

Lenders gearing up to help renters become homebuyers

New technology and policy changes at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spur innovations by Guild Mortgage and Ready Life to help borrowers without credit scores and good payment histories. Continue reading

Side CEO Guy Gal: Indie brokers can thrive in contracting market

Despite recent layoffs, Side announced earlier this month its expansion into six new states. Gal will discuss “Critical Factors That Are Reshaping the Real Estate Landscape,” at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

HomeLight founder and CEO Drew Uher: Power Buying is here to stay

HomeLight announced on June 29 that it planned to cut an unspecified number of jobs. Uher is confident in Power Buying and shares his views ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Flyhomes lays off 20% of workforce, cites rising interest rates

The layoffs come after a rapid expansion into new markets including Texas, Colorado and Idaho following a $150 million Series C funding round. Continue reading

Maxwell’s Español mortgage solution is bilingual, ‘builds trust’

Borrowers with limited English proficiency said to be more likely to make it through the complex application process, enabling lenders to close loans faster and boost loan officer production. Continue reading

Rocket Mortgage customers offered free premium Truebill accounts

The rebranding and tighter integration of Truebill into the Rocket platform is part of a broader effort to transform the company’s brands into a fintech platform. Continue reading

‘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