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ICE links MSP and Encompass to unlock home equity, refi opportunities
The integration, announced on Tuesday and already available to clients, is offered at no additional cost.
Anthony Hsieh reclaims the helm at loanDepot
Anthony Hsieh is back in the CEO role at loanDepot — the company he founded in 2010 — on a permanent basis. His focus will be on returning the mortgage lender to profitability and regaining market share, the company announced on Monday.
LGBTQ+ Alliance regains control of financial accounts amid legal turmoil
Former CEO Ryan Weyandt, who faces criminal charges for allegedly possessing explicit content of minors, seized the accounts last month.
Jet HomeLoans acquires Cherry Creek’s securitization, servicing operations
The deal, which closed on March 4, should provide Jet HomeLoans with greater secondary execution it can use to help homebuyers with affordability.
Mutual of Omaha amends counterclaim against Longbridge Financial
Mutual of Omaha has fired back with an amended counterclaim in its lawsuit with Longbridge Financial over deceptive advertising allegations.
Union Home Mortgage adds two executive leaders
Ohio-based UHM promoted Brian Smith to chief operating officer of retail lending and hired David Alonzo as its chief technology officer.
Howard Hanna closes third acquisition in three months
The family-owned brokerage on Wednesday announced its acquisition of Ohio-based Home Experts Realty, its third acquisition since October.
Securing customer insurance in a volatile real estate market
The year 2025 will be transformative for real estate. Rising personal home insurance rates, fueled by escalating claims costs, increasing property values and the growing frequency of natural disasters, will all have a profound impact on market dynamics — and homeowner’s insurance costs. For real estate professionals and mortgage lenders, these shifts present both challenges and opportunities.
The Supreme Court is out, so what’s next for NAR?
Legal experts weigh in on where NAR goes now that it has run out of courts to hear its appeal against the Department of Justice.
