Florida broker sues ex over snubbed $1M+ commission

While repping their former marital home, Alyssa Morgan presented her ex, John Jansheski, with a $70 million offer, which he declined. Several months later, he accepted a $57 million offer from the same buyer after he had assigned a new listing agent. Continue reading

Figure now using OpenAI’s GPT to speed HELOC doc review process

When combined with a newly launched chatbot powered by Google Gemini, Figure says AI-powered doc review will save $8 million while raising customer satisfaction scores. Continue reading

Homebuyers get a break as big lenders redefine ‘jumbo mortgage’

CrossCountry Mortgage joins Rocket, Pennymac, UWM and Rate in raising conforming loan limit above current $766,550 cap for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ahead of an official announcement. Continue reading

Top New Jersey loan mortgage originator charged with fraud

Mortgage fraud scheme allegedly listed investors as homeowners to secure lower interest rates, prosecutors allege in criminal complaint against “Team Gallo” leader and his assistant. Continue reading

New credit scores from FICO, VantageScore gaining traction

Lenders won’t be required to use the more inclusive FICO Score 10T and VantageScore 4.0 scoring models before next year, but several are already using them to expand the pool of borrowers. Continue reading

First-timers ‘significantly’ less satisfied with mortgage lenders

Homebuyers don’t just want good rates, they want lenders to solve problems that will keep them from getting to the closing table, J.D. Power finds. Continue reading

CrossCountry Mortgage CEO nails profit on $30M Fort Lauderdale pad

Ronald Leonhardt Jr. purchased the Harbor Beach home for $23 million in 2021. It includes 120 feet of water frontage, a lap pool, a full summer kitchen and docking capabilities for a megayacht. Continue reading

The Agency adds New American Funding as a preferred lender

NAF offers multiple partnership models, including a joint venture option the mortgage lender launched in April that’s overseen by industry veteran Al Miller. Continue reading

US Bank, UWM join movement to boost minority lending

With Fannie and Freddie leading the charge, a growing number of lenders are using special purpose credit programs to boost homeownership in underserved communities. Continue reading

Figure powering HELOCs for 4 more independent mortgage banks

As it continues to sign private label partners for its blockchain-powered loans, Figure says it’s provided more than $6 billion in HELOCs to roughly 85,000 households. Continue reading