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Ardley launches Ardley OneLink for personalized mortgage offers
Ardley’s OneLink delivers personalized mortgage offers instantly, boosting conversion rates for lenders and servicers.
Senators introduce legislation to shield seniors from financial exploitation
The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act gives financial institutions tools to combat senior fraud, addressing the $1.9 billion annual loss.
CrossCountry Mortgage doubles down on non-QM loans with $1B funding
CrossCountry HoldCo, the parent company of retail lender CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), has partnered with a fund from Ares Alternative Credit and Hildene Capital Management to expand its nonagency mortgage asset management arm.
Bilt raises $250M to expand into mortgages, with backing from UWM
Bilt, which operates a loyalty program and credit card that converts rent payments into points, has secured a new funding round led by General Catalyst and GID.
Trade groups applaud Jonathan Gould’s confirmation to OCC
The Consumer Bankers Association and the Mortgage Bankers Association issued statements to congratulate Gould on his new role.
Housing market slowdown hits retirees long after they’ve sold
Retirement facilities, which rely heavily on large upfront fees to service debt and fund operations, suffer when the housing market stalls.
NAR again seeks dismissal of discrimination and harassment suit
NAR filed a motion to dismiss all but the breach of contract claims made by Rhoshani Sheth in her second amended complaint.
‘I want one source’: Consolidation is picking up in the MLS space
MLS industry leaders agree that the space is ripe for consolidation, but they also say there are numerous hurdles to overcome.
Top New York City broker makes the move to Corcoran
Kathy Murray and her eponymous team are making the move to Corcoran after more than 20 years at Douglas Elliman.
