Ribbon slashes one-third of workforce to adjust to ‘new reality’

After expanding into eight new states and more than doubling its market footprint this year, the Power Buyer is laying off 136 employees in search of an “achievable path to profitability.” Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway-owned lender settles redlining case with DOJ

This case is the first-ever redlining settlement against a mortgage company and the second-largest such settlement in DOJ history. Continue reading

Fed’s steady approach to rate hikes could ease pressure on mortgages

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell hinted Wednesday that the U.S. central bank is looking to dial back the pace of interest rate hikes as soon as the impact of previous increases shows up in inflation data. Continue reading

Rate Drop Advantage program offers homebuyers a break on refis

If rates come down in the next three years, Rocket Mortgage’s program will cover some refinancing costs including first appraisal, credit report, tax certification and the mortgage recording fee. Continue reading

Name the top 5 apps on your phone: Pulse

This week, we want to know: What are the top five apps that you simply can’t do without on your cell phone? Continue reading

Keller Mortgage taps Mortgage Coach to convert more leads

After conducting two rounds of layoffs, Keller Williams’ lending arm looks to grow its business by making a popular lead conversion tool available to all of its loan officers. Continue reading

Lenders gearing up to help renters become homebuyers

New technology and policy changes at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spur innovations by Guild Mortgage and Ready Life to help borrowers without credit scores and good payment histories. Continue reading

Flyhomes lays off 20% of workforce, cites rising interest rates

The layoffs come after a rapid expansion into new markets including Texas, Colorado and Idaho following a $150 million Series C funding round. Continue reading

Maxwell’s Español mortgage solution is bilingual, ‘builds trust’

Borrowers with limited English proficiency said to be more likely to make it through the complex application process, enabling lenders to close loans faster and boost loan officer production. Continue reading