UWM and Google Cloud announce ‘strategic’ AI mortgage partnership

Nation’s largest mortgage lender integrates AI and machine learning tools into its lending platform to streamline underwriting and document processing and provide chat support. Continue reading

Rocket bucks tariff stock market selloff on prospects for growth

Lower mortgage rates could help lenders do more business, and investment analysts like Rocket’s plans to acquire real estate brokerage Redfin and loan servicing giant Mr. Cooper. Continue reading

Transitions, eliminated positions, acquisitions: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Trump announces universal tariffs of at least 10% on most nations

Sweeping plan imposes higher duties on “worst offenders” and is in addition to 25 percent tariff on foreign automobiles slated to take effect April 3. Continue reading

Investors surprised by nCino’s $18.6M Q4 loss, cautious guidance

Shares in cloud banking solutions provider hit new all-time low after company posts guidance that revenue from the company’s main line of business could shrink by as much as 7 percent this year. Continue reading

A&D Mortgage closes acquisition of Mr. Cooper’s 3rd-party channel

Deal gives the nation’s biggest provider of riskier “non-QM” mortgages additional capacity to offer more traditional loans backed by Fannie and Freddie, FHA, VA and USDA. Continue reading

Rocket’s appetite for growth could ding corporate debt rating

Fitch Ratings warns of potential dowgrade of Rocket debt rating if Redfin and Mr. Cooper deals close, while decline in share price suggests investors have doubts Mr. Cooper is worth $9.4 billion. Continue reading

Rocket Companies set to acquire Mr. Cooper Group Inc. for $9.4B

The all-stock deal is set to close in Q4 2025. Mr. Cooper Group Chair and CEO Jay Bray will become president and CEO of Rocket Mortgage while reporting to Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna. Continue reading

NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy tweak: Inman’s Top 5

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Ousted CEO speaks, merger rumors, DOJ weighs in: Top 5

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