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Insellerate appoints Christopher Meerschaert as director of customer success
Meerschaert will oversee Insellerate’s customer success operations and assist financial institutions with Aithena, the company’s AI platform.
Click n’ Close pairs 5/1 ARM with down payment assistance for new homes
The program — called the SmartBuy 5/1 ARM Down Payment Assistance product — offers a first mortgage alongside a repayable second mortgage.
Rocket pushes back debt exchange deadline amid Mr. Cooper deal
Rocket Companies has extended the deadline for investors to exchange debt issued by a Mr. Cooper Group subsidiary for the lender’s own paper — a step tied to its $9.4 billion acquisition of the competitor.
Mat Ishbia: GSEs acting ‘private’ in conservatorship could be best of both worlds
Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, is confident that if ending the conservatorship results in higher rates, it’s unlikely the government will move forward with it.
The proprietary reverse mortgage landscape is getting crowded
As more private-label reverse mortgage products are introduced, we asked some key providers if they see issues in being able to stand out.
How important is public transit for aging in place?
The government of Canada found that public transit supports aging in place by reducing costs and strengthening social connections.
This Georgia homeowner went to war with her HOA—and won
In addition to the suit, residents have expressed concerns about escalating fines, lack of transparency, and threats to property rights.
Century 21 expands Colorado footprint
First Colorado Land Office, Inc. — established in 1973 — is now doing business as Century 21 Community First.
Howard Hanna disavows NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
In a letter sent to MLSs this week, Hoby Hanna told MLS executives that his firm does not feel that CCP is “binding”
