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Old tricks, new tech? Opendoor reboots in-house mortgage

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Opendoor is testing an in-house mortgage product, reviving its lending ambitions as it pushes toward a fully integrated, end-to-end transaction platform. Continue reading →

Is crypto ready for prime time in housing finance? Rate thinks so

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Mortgage lender Rate has launched RateFi, a nationwide non-QM mortgage program that allows qualified borrowers to use verified cryptocurrency holdings for mortgage qualification without liquidating their digital assets. Continue reading →

How this brokerage CEO went from slinging ‘za to indie leadership

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Learn how indie broker Andres Hoyos combines care for the industry and his agents and where he sees real estate moving in 2026. Continue reading →

Here’s the last look at Redfin’s finances as an independent company

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The tech-based brokerage’s losses were mounting in 2025 before it merged with Rocket in a deal valued at just under $1.8B, according to new documents Continue reading →

Could your lender co-marketing violate RESPA? The Download

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Learn more about a North Carolina “pay-for-play” scheme, and get new ideas for optimizing your marketing while providing clients with the finance-related guidance they need. Continue reading →

Lower mortgage rates get a few more homebuyers off the fence

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Tariff uncertainties and job loss worries meant lower rates had a bigger impact last week on refinancing demand than homebuying, MBA lender surveys show. Continue reading →

How to help your buyers avoid costly mortgage mistakes

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When buyers plan and have the right people on their side, mortgage expert Phil Crescenzo Jr. writes, they can stay in control, and the rest becomes a lot less stressful. Continue reading →

HouseAmp solves pre-sale renovation friction: Tech Review

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Technology columnist Craig Rowe reviews pre-sale renovation solution HouseAmp on behalf of Inman. The software sharply consolidates the tasks and delivers the transparency required to ensure a smooth, timely and valuable home construction project. Continue reading →

12 ways to build strong lender partnerships for happier clients

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Clever CEO Luke Babich writes that partnering with well-qualified lenders helps you help your clients, build your brand and add value to every real estate transaction. Continue reading →