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West Capital Lending partners with Mortgage Connections
The partnership with the Michigan-based brokerage supports West Capital’s national expansion strategy and deepens its Midwest presence.
From rates to reality: why innovative homeownership alternatives matter now
Uncover innovative homeownership alternatives as affordability challenges persist. NAR data shows why interest rates aren’t enough. Reimagine the path to property ownership.
HomeSmart names Stacey Onnen president
Onnen has more than 20 years of experience in real estate — most recently working in the legal technology sector and at Keller Williams.
Rithm closes $483M non-QM securitization as product hits record high
The collateral pool consists of 931 interest-only, fixed-rate residential loans secured by first liens on mostly one-to-four-family homes.
NEXA Mortgage partners with Tidalwave to bring Agentic AI platform to brokers
NEXA Mortgage and Tidalwave announced a strategic partnership Tuesday to give brokers access to Tidalwave’s agentic AI technology platform.
AnnieMac expands in Florida by acquiring Home Solution Lenders
On Tuesday, AnnieMac announced the acquisition of select HSL assets, bringing construction-to-permanent (CTP) loan expertise to its portfolio of roughly 300 offerings and strengthening its presence in the Sunshine State.
Business practices changed, but real estate agents remained active in 2025
While some were predicting a 50% decline in agent count, NAR membership is down just 100,000 members from January 2024.
The overlooked homebuyer segment that could drive your growth strategy
Mortgage professionals are no strangers to the term first-time homebuyer. Typically defined as anyone who hasn’t owned a principal residence in the last three years, it’s a familiar phrase embedded in underwriting guidelines, down payment assistance programs, and marketing materials. But another group is quietly redefining the homeownership landscape, and it deserves far more attention.
