MyCUmortgage signed 13 credit unions as new clients in 2023

With the addition of new partners serving 713,865 members, myCUmortgage says it’s now helping nearly 200 credit unions originate, underwrite and service conventional and government-backed home loans. Continue reading

Automating verifications lets loanDepot OK loans in minutes

After months of beta testing, the melloNow underwriting engine can analyze credit reports, detect fraud, and validate income and employment data without human assistance. Continue reading

Lone Wolf invites mortgage lenders onto its broker-agent tech platform

Better is the first lender to take advantage of the opportunity to generate prequalification letters for homebuyers through integration with Lone Wolf’s transaction management solution, Transactions. Continue reading

Ally Financial partners with HouseCanary to grow mortgage

Co-branded ComeHome solution on Ally’s website will provide would-be homebuyers with access to listings and loan options and encourage existing homeowners to explore refinancing and HELOCs. Continue reading

After downsizing, Better says it has cash to weather $340M Q3 net loss

A $565 million influx of cash from an August SPAC merger and a $1 billion reduction in annual expenses put Better on a footing to navigate a challenging market, executives say. Continue reading

Better partners with Infosys to power mortgages for other lenders

Better, which has had a strategic partnership with Ally Bank since 2019, is looking to partner with more lenders by launching a white-labeled “mortgage-as-a-service” platform with Infosys. Continue reading

Better executives stand to collect up to $17M in ‘DeSPAC’ bonuses

The mortgage lender said $100 million in retention bonuses were distributed to employees in April, as promised, including $50 million from Better co-founder and CEO Vishal Garg’s personal equity. Continue reading

Newzip signs third mortgage lender to its agent-matching service

State Employees Credit Union of Maryland is the third lender to sign with Newzip, which helps lenders court homebuyers by offering them discounts when they agree to work with preferred real estate agents. Continue reading

Better cuts mortgage sales team 2 weeks after $500M SPAC raise

The lender has become more reliant on its B2B channel, with partnerships alongside companies like Ally Bank and American Express accounting for nearly half of its mortgage originations. Continue reading