LoanDepot boosts revenue, sells servicing to restructure debt

Pending $25 million settlement of January cyberattack adds to $66 million second-quarter net loss, but executives say they’re in a better position to grow after selling $29 billion in mortgage servicing rights. Continue reading

Consumer watchdog advises buyers to pay agents ‘2% or less’

The Consumer Federation of America also tells consumers not to agree to pay an agent just to see a home, but to sign a touring agreement with no financial obligation instead. Continue reading

UWM shares at 3-year high on prospect of refi ‘mini boom’

In Q2 earnings, the nation’s largest mortgage lender posted a healthy $76 million profit, paid down debt, and said it’s in prime position to capitalize and grow as mortgage rates drop. Continue reading

Matterport revenue grows, losses improve during Q2

Total revenue grew to $42.2 million during the second quarter of 2024, up from $39.6 million the previous year, as the company worked to increase its market share. Continue reading

Redfin sees Q2 revenue rise, while losses remain nearly flat

The company saw revenue climb 7 percent to $295.2 million between April and June, but it also lost $27.9 million — just a hair above its Q2 2023 loss. Continue reading

Travelers spent $21.2B booking through Airbnb last quarter

The leading short-term rental platform told investors that its share of revenue grew by 11 percent to $2.75 billion in the second quarter of this year. Travelers made 125.1 million total bookings in three months. Continue reading

Investment firm loses former Trump hotel to foreclosure auction

Miami-based investment firm CGI Merchant Group purchased the luxury hotel in 2022 for $375 million with a $285 million loan from BDT & MSD Partners. By 2023, the firm had defaulted on its debt. Continue reading

Perchwell’s $25M Series B revs up idling VC market

Brokerage and MLS software platform Perchwell has closed on a Series B round of funding led by Lux Capital. Continue reading