In a separate announcement, San Diego-based fintech announces launch of new real estate brokerage, Splitero Homes, to help homeowners in four states “sell for the highest price.” Continue reading
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman warns bankers that she thinks the Fed may need to hike rates more than once and keep them high next year to get inflation under control. Continue reading
The move could help qualifying borrowers avoid taking out a jumbo mortgage at a higher rate as Rocket gets a jump on an expected increase in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s 2024 loan limits. Continue reading
Washington Trust “vehemently” denies the allegations but joins a long list of lenders who have coughed up $98 million in settlements since the DoJ launched an anti-redlining initiative in 2021. Continue reading
Fed’s “higher for longer” rate strategy drives yields on long-term Treasurys higher, with mortgage rates following to highest levels in over 20 years, MBA survey shows. Continue reading
Between 2018 and 2020, Fannie and Freddie purchased close to 600 shared equity loans, before realizing that current regulations might prohibit them from doing so. Continue reading
State Employees Credit Union of Maryland is the third lender to sign with Newzip, which helps lenders court homebuyers by offering them discounts when they agree to work with preferred real estate agents. Continue reading
The Denver-based mortgage tech provider is open to more deals after acquiring LenderSelect and Revvin and becoming a one-stop shop for more local lenders during a cyclical market downturn. Continue reading
The leader in artificial intelligence-driven financial document automation has combined three of its solutions into a mortgage dashboard for classifying, capturing and analyzing borrower documents. Continue reading
Author and trainer Bernice Ross talks to distressed property expert Rick Sharga about the interest rate lock-in effect, how it’s impacting current buyers and sellers, and where the market is headed next. Continue reading