Fathom Realty parent company borrows $3.5M from existing investor

Fathom Holdings will pay at least 8 percent interest on a convertible note company executives say will provide more flexibility as they seek “cash flow profitability” by Q3. Continue reading

UWM says it’s hiring as Bloomberg details alleged ‘locker room culture’

The nation’s biggest mortgage lender is planning to hire 500 people and is holding a job fair Saturday just days after a Bloomberg News expose of alleged drug use, discrimination and harassment. Continue reading

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance takes ‘Article 10 Rule’ campaign to Texas

In the wake of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Texas, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has called Texas Realtors and TREPAC to evaluate political candidates’ credibility. Continue reading

FTC goes to court to stop ICE’s $11.7B Black Knight acquisition

Federal antitrust regulators are seeking a preliminary injunction to stop Intercontinental Exchange’s planned $11.7 billion acquisition of mortgage tech provider Black Knight from closing on April 28 — before an administrative hearing to determine its … Continue reading

Compass nabs upstate New York team from Keller Williams

Upstate Curious includes 15 agents, operates across 11 counties and is known for its successful Instagram presence. Continue reading

The chatbot revolution has begun. Here’s what agents need to know

Tools such as ChatGPT and Bard are brand new but already revolutionizing online content and the real estate industry. Scroll through Inman’s latest handbook to get the lowdown. Continue reading

Homepoint selling wholesale business to The Loan Store

Parent company Home Point Capital to take an equity stake in The Loan Store, with Homepoint executive Phil Shoemaker to be installed as CEO when the deal closes by the end of the second quarter. Continue reading