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Mortgage originations could jump 13%, reach $2.27T in 2026
iEmergent predicts U.S. mortgage originations to reach $2.27 trillion in 2026, driven by economic shifts and easing interest rates.
Milo’s Josip Rupena on increasing client wealth through crypto lending
Milo’s crypto mortgage model, which allows clients to buy homes without selling Bitcoin, has increased client wealth by $100 million.
CoStar wants its Zillow lawsuit to remain in New York
Zillow wants to move CoStar’s copyright infringement suit to Seattle, but CoStar says New York is central to the lawsuit.
Rocktop’s Cade Thompson on targeting inefficiencies in mortgage lending
Cade Thompson, chief growth officer at Rocktop Technologies, shared how lenders are reframing cost-cutting efforts and easing fears about AI.
Reverse mortgage lenders log Q2 profits amid home equity, AI push
The publicly traded companies in the reverse mortgage space were largely profitable in the second quarter of 2025, despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.
Evergreen Home Loans continues expansion tear, adding 11 new states
Evergreen plans to be licensed in 18 additional states by the end of first-quarter 2026, the company said in a news release.
eXp welcomes back The Victorica Group in San Antonio
The top-performing team briefly operated as an independent brokerage before returning to eXp, drawn by the firm’s culture.
Realtor.com names Janakiraman Karthikeyan as CTO
Karthikeyan has held other leadership roles at finance and health care companies, most recently as vice president of technology at Chewy.
Schemmel Soda Group joins Douglas Elliman in Florida
Schemmel Soda Group was named RealTrends’ top small team in Sarasota by volume, and earned top Sotheby’s Premier placement since 2019.
