Most homebuyers forking out big bucks to buy down mortgage rate

While mortgage rates have eased and home prices have fallen in many markets, affordability “still has a stranglehold on much of the market,” according to research released Monday by Black Knight. Continue reading

Power buyer Knock says it will now work with any lender or agent

Homebuyers can use the Knock Home Swap Equity Advance in conjunction with a purchase loan from any lender to make a non-contingent offer when buying their next home. Continue reading

Splitero’s $11.7M Series A takes aims at HELOC market

San Diego-based Splitero has secured more than $1 billion in total financing to back its model, which offers cash payments, or Home Equity Investments (HEI), to homeowners of up to $500,000 without income or credit score requirements and no monthly pay… Continue reading

Splitero expands equity-sharing service into Colorado, Washington

The expansion comes as 85 percent of homeowners with a mortgage have a rate far below the current 7 percent yet high equity in their home. Splitero said expansion plans will continue in other states in 2023. Continue reading

US home equity has reached new heights. What happens next?

Gains in household real estate equity have far outpaced growth in U.S. mortgage debt, according to new numbers from the Federal Reserve board. Continue reading

Knock unveils new plan to help homebuyers reduce mortgage rate

Interest-free home equity advances to Knock Home Swap clients can be used to buy down mortgage rate or make a bigger down payment. Continue reading

3 trends poised to disrupt the real estate landscape

Emerging trends in real estate can sometimes be difficult to understand. Expert Sundance “Monty” Brennan explains why he thinks these 3 disruptors should be on your radar in the months to come as the market continues to shift Continue reading

Ready to saddle up and make the move to Montana? The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss PPP loans, record-setting levels of home equity and a Montana Marketeer. Continue reading

Flueid gears up to support purchase and home equity loans

Title and escrow software-as-a-service provider’s tech platform, Flueid Decision, can now detect solar panels and liens. Continue reading