Former Keller Williams Realty exec’s startup enables virtually any mortgage lender to emulate programs offered by bigger rivals, such as Rocket Mortgage, loanDepot and Better. Continue reading
High property taxes in Texas have in the past canceled out some of the state’s affordability advantages. But political leaders are looking for ways to reduce homeowners’ tax burden. Continue reading
Lender estimates a hypothetical buyer putting down $2,500 on a $250,000 home could save $20,500 in private mortgage insurance payments over 7 years. Continue reading
UWM CEO Mat Ishbia highlights “operational profitability” as a $337 million write-down in fair value of mortgage servicing rights drives a $138.6 million first-quarter loss. Continue reading
CEO Jay Farner says purchase pipeline has been growing, but constrained housing inventory and affordability present ongoing challenges. Continue reading
A one-year agreement calls for RESAAS and Rocket Mortgage Canada to share revenue generated by new mortgages, mortgage renewals and refinances. Continue reading
New products and agent partnerships could help Better make the transition from a company known primarily for refinancing to a lender that serves homebuyers. Continue reading
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched an investigation into Rocket’s real estate brokerage arm in 2020 on eve of the company’s IPO. Three years later, the probe is ongoing. Continue reading
The lender’s new “BUY+” program provides closing credit of up to $10,000 to homebuyers working with one of more than 20,000 Rocket Homes Partner Agents, it was announced Monday. Continue reading
The credit card’s rewards points are structured to incentivize borrowers to choose Rocket Mortgage when financing their homes. Continue reading