Newrez returns to playbook, brings back 40-year fixed-rate mortgage

The nonbank mortgage lender says 40-year, interest-only loans will help borrowers and investors who have been priced out of today’s housing market. Continue reading

Bank of America’s new ‘solution’ helps minorities own homes

The new zero down, zero closing cost mortgage Community Affordable Loan Solution is part of a $15 billion commitment to help 60,000 individuals and families purchase homes by 2025. Continue reading

Realtor.com’s Move takes a stake in lender matching service Own Up

The partnership was announced along with a $25 million funding round led by Brand Foundry Ventures, with participation by Move and existing investors Link Ventures and Listen Ventures. Continue reading

What marketing feels out of date but still (surprisingly) works? Pulse

As we jump into Marketing and Branding Month, we want to know: What marketing may feel out of date but still works like a charm? Continue reading

Tell us about a time that tech totally screwed you over: Pulse

This week: Whether it was user error or a glitch in the matrix, tell us about a time tech totally screwed you over. Continue reading

Attorney title opinions could give title insurers a run for their money

SingleSource Property Solutions and Voxtur launch an alternative to title insurance that’s designed with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s new guidelines in mind. Continue reading

Homeward sheds 20% of workforce amid ‘sudden and sizable’ downturn

Founder and CEO Tim Heyl told employees in a letter Wednesday that the slowing market had made a sizable dent in the company’s “buy with cash” product, according to a spokesperson. Continue reading

What’s your top tech hack? Pulse

This week, we’re asking: What top tech hack do you pride yourself on knowing, whether you learned it in a CE class or on your own? Continue reading