The Royal Bank of Canada subsidiary is now offering grants of up to $50,000 in majority-Black or Hispanic census tracts in the metro Los Angeles market as part of a larger initiative to boost lending in underserved communities. Continue reading
New Inman contributor Kashif Ansari digs into the National Association of Realtors’ annual report on international buyers. Continue reading
Touted as faster and more affordable, Calque’s new “Contingency Buster” product is tailored to homeowners who don’t need to tap their equity when buying their next home, executives say. Continue reading
Lender creates and funds an escrow account that’s used to cover the difference between the full monthly mortgage payment and the payment with the reduced rate until the buydown expires. Continue reading
HomeLight is partnered with more than 10,000 loan officers and 28,000 real estate agents to offer Buy Before You Sell in 46 states and Washington, D.C. — everywhere but Alaska, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island. Continue reading
Austin, Texas-based fintech’s flagship product, “The Trade-In Mortgage,” helps homebuyers make non-contingent offers and removes their current house from debt-to-income calculation. Continue reading
The rising cost of construction, insurance and property taxes are creating obstacles for homebuyers that require help from real estate agents and mortgage lenders: LoanDepot CEO Frank Martell. Continue reading
HAPPENING NOW! At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1, 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new business opportunities will be revealed. JOIN US VIRTUALLY. Continued economic growth in th… Continue reading
FHA premium cuts spur growth, but borrowers with stellar credit can still do better taking out conventional Fannie Mae- or Freddie Mac-eligible mortgages with private mortgage insurance. Continue reading
Payment processing technology developed by REPAY is now available to loan servicers through ICE Mortgage Technology’s Servicing Digital solution, a customer engagement and retention tool. Continue reading