When lenders go wild: Mortgage broker brawl goes viral

A fight between 2 groups of mortgage brokers believed to be in Atlantic City for the Triple Play Realtor Convention and Trade Expo went viral, sparking criticism of the real estate industry. Continue reading

Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Dec. 3-10, 2021

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman website visitors. Continue reading

A Florida community bank seeks to build nationwide mortgage business

Amerant Bank launched its mortgage joint venture with industry veterans who share a vision of a “highly efficient, and profitable nationwide mortgage banking business.” Continue reading

Digital mortgage lender Beeline completes Series A funding round

Digital mortgage lender accesses bank, income and tax information online to provide “purchase-ready approvals” in 15 minutes. Continue reading

LA broker sentenced to 10 years for role in pandemic relief scheme

Tamara Dadyan got 10 years in prison for her role in a scheme to apply for COVID-19 small business loans under fake or stolen identities. Continue reading

Opendoor in 2022: As the king of the iBuyers grows, so does its risk

Opendoor faces an array of challenges from other companies and sectors as it aims to hold its position as the biggest and most successful iBuyer in the world. Continue reading

‘I blundered’: Better CEO apologizes to workers after layoffs go viral

Better CEO Vishal Garg has apologized to the mortgage company’s staff, saying he failed to show adequate respect for the 900 former employees who were let go last week. Continue reading

Compass is sweeping down the plains with new Ranch Division

Over the past year, homebuyers and homesellers have been trading urban living for luxurious lifestyles near beaches, mountains and the open range. Now, Compass is aiming to help consumers who prefer a farm to a condo with its newly minted Ranch and Lan… Continue reading

Half of younger Americans would take pay cuts for cheaper locations

A new report from Coldwell Banker indicates the so-called Great Resignation is impacting consumers’ attitudes about housing. Continue reading