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3 days ago
Real estate

FHA reiterates loss-mitigation options as Helene devastation continues

FHA reinforces loss-mitigation options for mortgage lenders and borrowers in major disaster areas. [ more ]
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1 week ago
Business

UWM scores a win in antitrust lawsuit against Okavage Group - HousingWire

UWM won a legal battle regarding its All-In initiative, which restricts brokers from working with other competitors. [ more ]
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1 week ago
Business

California-based Premier Plus Lending adds reverse mortgage division

Premier Plus Lending is launching a new division focused on reverse mortgages and home equity solutions for seniors. [ more ]
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1 week ago
Business

loanDepot hires military advocate Bryan Bergjans

loanDepot aims to enhance its VA lending capabilities with the hiring of military advocate Bryan Bergjans. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Business

loanDepot promotes Viviana Abarca to lead mortgage lending operations

Viviana Abarca promoted to managing director at loanDepot. [ more ]
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1 week ago
Business

loanDepot hires military advocate Bryan Bergjans

loanDepot aims to enhance its VA lending capabilities with the hiring of military advocate Bryan Bergjans. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Business

loanDepot promotes Viviana Abarca to lead mortgage lending operations

Viviana Abarca promoted to managing director at loanDepot. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
Business

UMortgage CEO: "Our veterans deserve better," following the news of recent veteran lending malpractices

Veterans are often exploited by lenders through inflated fees and high interest rates, but alternatives like UMortgage are committed to better practices. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

UWM launches BrokerX program to help train new originators

UWM's BrokerX program aims to train new mortgage originators efficiently and enhance wholesale lending growth.
The program offers structured licensing preparation without the need for individual broker training resources. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
Business

reAlpha gets into the mortgage brokerage biz, acquires Be My Neighbor

reAlpha Tech Corp. enhances its services by acquiring mortgage brokerage Be My Neighbor, aiming to develop a comprehensive commission-free homebuying platform. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Britain's first-time buyer hotspots revealed as Slough sees boost

Manchester has emerged as Britain's leading hotspot for first-time buyers, driven by affordable housing and economic growth. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
Business

reAlpha gets into the mortgage brokerage biz, acquires Be My Neighbor

reAlpha Tech Corp. enhances its services by acquiring mortgage brokerage Be My Neighbor, aiming to develop a comprehensive commission-free homebuying platform. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Britain's first-time buyer hotspots revealed as Slough sees boost

Manchester has emerged as Britain's leading hotspot for first-time buyers, driven by affordable housing and economic growth. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Business

UK's largest lender to allow first-time buyers to borrow 5.5 times their salary

House price growth in the UK has reached its fastest rate since December 2022, with an annual increase of 2.4%.
Lloyd's offers a new mortgage scheme for first-time buyers, enabling loans up to 5.5 times income. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Business

UK's largest lender to allow first-time buyers to borrow 5.5 times their salary

House price growth in the UK has reached its fastest rate since December 2022, with an annual increase of 2.4%.
Lloyd's offers a new mortgage scheme for first-time buyers, enabling loans up to 5.5 times income. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Business

Rate's reverse mortgage leader on product specialization and growth

Rate's reverse mortgage division is experiencing growth under new leadership, driven by strategic insights into the traditional mortgage market. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Business

UK's largest lender to allow first-time buyers to borrow 5.5 times their salary

House price growth in the UK has reached its fastest rate since December 2022, with an annual increase of 2.4%.
Lloyd's offers a new mortgage scheme for first-time buyers, enabling loans up to 5.5 times income. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Business

UK's largest lender to allow first-time buyers to borrow 5.5 times their salary

House price growth in the UK has reached its fastest rate since December 2022, with an annual increase of 2.4%.
Lloyd's offers a new mortgage scheme for first-time buyers, enabling loans up to 5.5 times income. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Business

Rate's reverse mortgage leader on product specialization and growth

Rate's reverse mortgage division is experiencing growth under new leadership, driven by strategic insights into the traditional mortgage market. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Britain's first-time buyer hotspots revealed as Slough sees boost

Manchester has emerged as Britain's leading hotspot for first-time buyers, driven by affordable housing and economic growth. [ more ]
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8 months ago
London

Two thirds of first-time buyers get property in joint names, says mortgage giant

63% of first-time buyer mortgages are taken out jointly
Average property values for first-time buyers are 6.7 times the typical UK salary [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Britain's first-time buyer hotspots revealed as Slough sees boost

Manchester has emerged as Britain's leading hotspot for first-time buyers, driven by affordable housing and economic growth. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
London

Two thirds of first-time buyers get property in joint names, says mortgage giant

63% of first-time buyer mortgages are taken out jointly
Average property values for first-time buyers are 6.7 times the typical UK salary [ more ]
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1 month ago
Privacy professionals

CFPB orders NewDay USA to pay $2.25M for providing misleading costs on 3,000 V.A. cash-out refis

NewDay USA misled borrowers about cash-out refinance loans, leading to penalties and consumer backlash. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Business

EPO fees are back. How mortgage lenders can avoid them

EPO penalties pose significant financial challenges for mortgage lenders, affecting commissions and profits, especially for smaller companies. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Business

Republic First Bank closes, sells to FultonBank

Fulton Bank is assuming deposits and assets of Republic First Bank after its collapse due to failure to raise capital and exit from mortgage lending.
The FDIC estimates the failure of Republic Bank will cost $667 million, with Fulton Bank acquiring $6 billion in assets, including an investment portfolio and loans.
Republic Bank specialized in jumbo mortgage products, but its mortgage production was significantly lower compared to Fulton Bank. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Business

EPO fees are back. How mortgage lenders can avoid them

EPO penalties pose significant financial challenges for mortgage lenders, affecting commissions and profits, especially for smaller companies. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Business

Republic First Bank closes, sells to FultonBank

Fulton Bank is assuming deposits and assets of Republic First Bank after its collapse due to failure to raise capital and exit from mortgage lending.
The FDIC estimates the failure of Republic Bank will cost $667 million, with Fulton Bank acquiring $6 billion in assets, including an investment portfolio and loans.
Republic Bank specialized in jumbo mortgage products, but its mortgage production was significantly lower compared to Fulton Bank. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Business

Scotiabank hires JPMorgan team to lead new mortgage biz

Scotiabank is expanding into mortgage capital markets by hiring JPMorgan Chase executives. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Business

Planet Home Lending to acquire retail division of Axia Home Loans

Planet Home Lending is acquiring Axia Home Loans' retail division assets. [ more ]
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6 months ago
Business intelligence

Fintech Maxwell launches POS feature that offers tailored workflows for lenders

Maxwell's POS feature, Blueprint Builder, offers tailored workflows and over 60 third-party integrations for mortgage lending teams.
Lenders can customize workflows and business rules for various mortgage products and channels using Maxwell's Blueprint Builder. [ more ]
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8 months ago
Business intelligence

January Demo Day: Smart Underwrite

Real-time automation of underwriting functions can drive immediate loan approvals.
Smart Underwrite integrates seamlessly with a lender's loan origination platform. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Business

Q1 2024 mortgage lending activity declines to near-record low

Mortgage lending in the U.S. dropped by 6.7% in the first quarter of 2024, with tight inventory and high mortgage rates being main culprits. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Business

Ascent Developer Solutions launches to serve construction loan needs

Ascent Developer Solutions launched with Elliott Investment Management equity infusion, focusing on customized financing solutions for developers and investors. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Business intelligence

CFPB, FHFA release updated mortgage originations survey data

The NSMO data provides updated mortgage performance and consumer credit information from 2013 to 2021, highlighting insights into borrower experiences and market perceptions. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Business

Wells Fargo extends $5,000 closing cost credit

Wells Fargo extends $5,000 closing cost program to 16 new metro areas, supporting low- and moderate-income families. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Business

Mortgage underwriting algorithm at heart of Wells Fargo's racial disparity lawsuit

Plaintiffs claim Enhanced Credit Score discriminated against Black and Latino applicants by sending them to higher-risk classes, leading to higher denial rates. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Business

Wells Fargo extends $5,000 closing cost credit

Wells Fargo extends $5,000 closing cost program to 16 new metro areas, supporting low- and moderate-income families. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Business

Mortgage underwriting algorithm at heart of Wells Fargo's racial disparity lawsuit

Plaintiffs claim Enhanced Credit Score discriminated against Black and Latino applicants by sending them to higher-risk classes, leading to higher denial rates. [ more ]
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