Mr. Cooper shareholders approve merger with Rocket Companies

Rocket hopes the $9.4 billion deal will help it capture 20 percent of all mortgage refinancing and wrest back its title as the nation’s biggest mortgage lender from rival United Wholesale Mortgage. Continue reading

What every real estate pro should know about kickback rules

RESPA is the biggest party foul in real estate. Compliance expert Summer Goralik explains the rules and stresses that anything less than full compliance can be a career-ending misstep. Continue reading

The hottest ZIP codes of 2025: What real estate agents need to know

Uncover trends from Realtor.com’s 2025 hottest ZIP codes and learn actionable strategies for real estate agents to succeed in competitive markets. Continue reading

Defying conventional wisdom, UWM grows mortgage refis

While rival Rocket Mortgage seeks to boost refis by becoming largest U.S. loan servicer, UWM CEO Mat Ishbia says AI, competitive pricing will help mortgage brokers compete for borrowers. Continue reading

Many hoped a March rate cut would boost housing. Now, it’s not so clear

Most real estate professionals believe rate cuts by the Fed will be crucial for a sales recovery, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey. But the timing on those cuts is hazy. Continue reading

RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage aims for 1,000 offices nationwide

Being named to Entrepreneur magazine’s 2023 Franchise 500 list puts some wind in the sails of the company’s long-term goals. Continue reading

Rocket Mortgage’s profits slip in Q3 as it pivots to lending to homebuyers

Rocket Mortgage is targeting homebuyers more aggressively in marketing campaigns designed to bring consumers directly to its website. Continue reading

How mortgage lenders are preparing for the end of the refi boom

While most mortgage executives continue to see direct-to-consumer lenders like Rocket Mortgage as their biggest competition, mortgage brokers are seen as an increasingly worthy rival. Continue reading

The top 10 independent mortgage brokers gaining market share

Mortgage brokers claimed more than 20 percent of market share for the first time in over a decade this January, and these 10 companies are leading the charge, according to rankings published by the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts. Continue reading

Real estate agents: Stop advertising mortgage rates

Given the recent volatility with mortgage interest rates, real estate agents need to remember best practices in regards to advertising, which can include posting about rates on social media. Here are a few things to keep in mind so that you don’t get y… Continue reading