Zillow will lend consumers money to buy homes

In a statement, Zillow framed the new program as a way to beef up its online homebuying and re-selling program Zillow Offers (in which the company makes all-cash offers on homes to homeowners and prospective sellers) Continue reading

Fannie Mae appoints Hugh Frater as permanent CEO

Fannie Mae has appointed Hugh Frater as its permanent chief executive officer following a six-month search to replace former CEO Timothy Mayoupolos, who stepped down in October. Continue reading

PeerStreet expands loan product line for private investors

The loans, which will vary from $75,000 to $1.5 million and come with an interest rate from 6.5 to 10 percent, are aimed at lenders hoping to reach borrowers in search of investment properties. Continue reading

Here’s what NAR wants in the next versions of Fannie and Freddie

NAR also said on Friday that any changes should maintain a host of features such as 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, affordable credit and reliable access to housing for both renters and homeowners. Continue reading

This new home-equity tool is like CreditKarma for home value

HSH.com is a mortgage industry and content resource and has launched KnowEquity Tracker and Projector to help homeowners manage their equity. Continue reading

Groundfloor offers company shares at $15 in new public offering

Groundfloor, an open platform for investing in real estate, is offering shares of its company for $15 in new online public offering. Continue reading

Title software startup SafeChain cracks down on wire fraud

SafeChain has announced a partnership with Accuity to integrate bank data with SafeChain’s wire prevention platform, SafeWire. Continue reading