What ‘Summer House’ star Ciara Miller’s story teaches the real estate industry about Black wealth

The family home is often the first and only model of homeownership a Black child ever sees, Mo Gatling writes. It shapes what feels possible. Continue reading

What you don’t know about down payment programs could cost your clients $18,000

In this episode, Rob Chrane, CEO of Down Payment Resource, and Mosi Gatling, New American Funding, break down why buyers are missing an average of $18,000 and how agents are often the reason. Continue reading

Inman announces the 2025 Class of AI Award winners

The 2025 Inman AI Awards honor companies and individuals leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize the real estate industry. Continue reading

UHM revamps leadership team to support growing national footprint

Ohio-based Union Home Mortgage boosted its market share by acquiring Amerifirst Home Mortgage. Now it’s got a new divisional leadership structure to support its “rapidly expanding, nationwide footprint.” Continue reading

Digital insurance marketplace Matic grows mortgage clientele

With new clients including USA Mortgage and New American Funding, Matic says it’s doing business with more 100 mortgage lenders and servicers that together process 20 percent of U.S. home loans. Continue reading

The Agency adds New American Funding as a preferred lender

NAF offers multiple partnership models, including a joint venture option the mortgage lender launched in April that’s overseen by industry veteran Al Miller. Continue reading

New American Funding referring homeowners to EasyKnock

The independent mortgage lender is now sending homeowners who are interested in converting their home equity into cash over to EasyKnock to explore a sale-leaseback. Continue reading

Study: Homeowners often miffed if lenders outsource servicing

J.D. Power’s annual Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study finds customer satisfaction is 26 percent higher when mortgages are originated and serviced by the same company. Continue reading

Inman announces first round of exhibitors for ICNY22

Inman Group® announced 31 exhibitors for Inman Connect in New York, April 19 – 21, 2022. It’s the 25th anniversary of these events. Continue reading