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Lower mortgage rates are ‘potential turning point’ for homebuyers
With the next interest rate decision from Federal Reserve monetary policymakers just over a week away, mortgage rates have continued their downward trajectory as many lenders and investors have priced in a cut. But the markets will need to navigate one more inflation report before the Fed’s Sept. 17 meeting.
Truliant registers first eHELOC using DocMagic mortgage tech
Truliant Federal Credit Union confirmed that the home equity note was registered using DocMagic’s digital lending technology on June 6.
Rate’s Jennifer Beeston urges LOs to ‘protect the American dream’
Part of reviving the dream, Beeston shared with The Gathering attendees, is adding new and young blood to the industry
REIT Chimera to acquire HomeXpress, expand into non-QM originations
Real estate investment trust Chimera Investment Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire HomeXpress Mortgage Corp., adding a mortgage origination platform to its portfolio.
‘It was love at first sight!’ Inside Rocket’s pursuit of Redfin, Mr. Cooper
CEOs Varun Krishna, Jay Bray and Glenn Kelman share how and why the deals went down at HousingWire’s The Gathering.
Brokers might not agree on CCP, but they do believe in broad exposure for listings
Real estate leaders weigh in on NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy and how private listings both hurt and help the industry and consumers.
Better Homes and Garden Real Estate adds California brokerage
Led by broker/owner Christy Rabe, the firm works with residential, commercial and land sales, including ranch properties and vacation homes.
