Divyy Homes CEO: Rising home prices and rates are business drivers

“Our goal is not necessarily to expand a ton into new markets,” Divvy CEO Adena Hefets told Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York next week, following company’s latest $200 million round. Continue reading

Cornerstone latest lender to take mortgage loan servicing in-house

In a coup for Black Knight, the deal is the latest in a growing trend as lenders see servicing as a way to smooth out revenue and retain past customers when they refinance or buy their next home. Continue reading

Rising home prices expected to drive record purchase loan volume

High home prices are expected to drive a record $1.72 trillion in purchase mortgage originations in 2022, even though rising mortgage rates could put a dent in sales of existing homes, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue reading

Mortgage industry players now pooling data to promote e-closings

MISMO and Snapdocs have teamed up to launch the ‘e-Eligibility Exchange’ with participation from major data providers including Freddie Mac and First American Corp. Continue reading

Vontive nabs $135M for embeddable real estate investor loan platform

Series B round led by Zigg Capital includes $25 million in venture capital and $110 million in debt. Continue reading

Would-be homebuyers rushed to lock in mortgage rates in March

Despite the fastest one-month rise in mortgage rates in nearly 13 years, purchase lock volume climbed 31 percent from February. Continue reading

Moderne Ventures names 9 startups for 2022 Passport Program

Companies participating in the six-month industry immersion program gain access to Moderne’s network of over 700 executives and corporations, according to an announcement Thursday.
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Homebuyer sentiment hits record low

Only 24 percent of consumers think now is a good time to buy a home — the lowest reading ever recorded in a monthly survey conducted by Fannie Mae since 2010. Continue reading