Real estate agents and brokers approved by Clear Capital provide property information and photos that supplement data from public sources, helping appraisers complete accurate desktop appraisals. Continue reading
Despite rising rates, purchase mortgages applications were up 1 percent during the week ending March 25, according to a weekly survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue reading
The layoffs come as Pennymac ups its investment in technology and marketing to help it do more business directly with consumers and mortgage brokers. Continue reading
The company continues to pay its Ukrainian workers, including those who are engaged in the fight to defend their country, and is actively recruiting new talent in the war-torn nation. Continue reading
First-time homebuyers who rely on government mortgage programs are “increasingly challenged” by rapid increases in home prices and higher mortgage rates. Continue reading
Stewart yanks market share from rivals Fidelity and Old Republic by acquiring Greater Illinois Title and subsidiaries with operations in 23 states. Continue reading
The acquisition could not only help Rocket boost its purchase loan business, but provide a steady source of revenue that’s not tied to the cyclical ups and downs of real estate. Continue reading
After growing its ancillary services business through acquisitions, the nation’s fourth-biggest title insurer is now looking to plug geographic holes. Continue reading
Now a provider of end-to-end loan services, Evolve acquires Brooks Systems to expand its regulatory compliance offerings. Continue reading
The Federal Reserve will double the pace of its tapering of support for mortgage markets, as falling unemployment and worries about inflation outweigh uncertainty around the potential health and economic impacts of the Omicron variant. Continue reading