Homeward sheds 20% of workforce amid ‘sudden and sizable’ downturn

Founder and CEO Tim Heyl told employees in a letter Wednesday that the slowing market had made a sizable dent in the company’s “buy with cash” product, according to a spokesperson. Continue reading

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

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

Proptech investor Paul Hurst sees a ton of opportunity in market shift

The problems that proptechs are trying to solve — inefficiencies in real estate transactions — remain, said Parker89 Managing Director Paul Hurst, while speaking at Connect Now. Continue reading

Lower launches ‘Realtor agnostic’ cash-offer service, MortgagePass

Less than a month after partnering with Orchard to provide Power Buyer services, Lower pilots its own program in Columbus, Ohio, with plans to go nationwide. Continue reading

Homepoint is first wholesale lender with cash offer product

Powered by Accept.inc, Homepoint Cash Compete program is available at launch in six states: California, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Continue reading

Lower partners with Orchard to offer Power Buyer services

As rising interest rates curb mortgage refinancings, Lower will also target homebuyers through a strategic partnership with iBuyer powerhouse Opendoor. Continue reading

Power Buyer Orchard now serving first-time homebuyers

After piloting cash-offer product in Texas and Colorado, company plans to offer Buy With Orchard in all of its markets in the months ahead. Continue reading

Guild Mortgage rolls out cash offer program in 11 states, more to join

Guild’s CashPass program is available for primary residences, second homes or investment properties, with down payments depending on occupancy. Continue reading