UWM overtakes Rocket Mortgage as biggest US lender after strong Q3

United Wholesale Mortgage says it’s attracting not only homebuyers, but mortgage originators, by slashing rates and offering the latest technology to build market share. Continue reading

Mr. Cooper announces third round of layoffs affecting 800 workers

Mr. Cooper, which had 8,200 employees at the end of last year, laid off 250 workers from its lending business during the first quarter and announced another 420 layoffs in June. Continue reading

Rocket’s profits down 93% as mortgage originations fall

With rising mortgage rates drastically curtailing lending, Rocket Mortgage saw third-quarter mortgage originations plummet by 73 percent from a year ago, to $23.7 billion. Continue reading

Pointing to Ukraine war, Fed approves another drastic rate hike

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the pace of rate hikes could slow but may ultimately need to go higher than the forecast in September. Continue reading

Pointing to Ukraine war, Fed approves another drastic rate hike

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the pace of rate hikes could slow but may ultimately need to go higher than the forecast in September. Continue reading

Finance of America refugees land at Hallmark Home Mortgage

Hallmark is positioned to become one of the top 100 mortgage lenders with expansion into Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, South Carolina and Texas. Continue reading

Rocket’s new loyalty program furthers lender’s fintech strategy

After initial focus on mortgages, Rocket Rewards will be expanded to provide discounts on other “ecosystem” offerings including personal loans and solar panels. Continue reading

Slight dip in mortgage rates not enough to spark homebuyer demand

Demand for purchase loans fell 1 percent last week compared to the week before, and was down 41 percent from a year ago, according to a new Mortgage Bankers Association survey released Wednesday. Continue reading

Haven scores $8M Series A to help mortgage servicers cross market

The latest funding round, led by Fifth Wall with participation by Fidelity National Financial, RWT Horizons and 1Sharpe Ventures, brings the total funding to date to $13.5 million. Continue reading