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Truv and Tidalwave announce point-of-sale integration
The integration “embeds Truv’s advanced verification capabilities directly into Tidalwave’s mortgage application flow.”
‘More than cosmetic’: Fairway Independent Mortgage changes its name
CEO Steve Jacobson said the name change “reflects a fresh look, a renewed perspective, and a future-forward vision.”
Compass will no longer adhere to Clear Cooperation, other NAR MLS policies
In a letter to MLS and NAR leaders, Robert Reffkin said Compass does not consider any rule national impacting clients as “binding.”
2025 will be a year of Non-QM player diversification
In the 16 years since the peak of the Global Financial Crisis, the structured products industry has transformed from a market dominated by large banks to one with space for new players. New relationships are forming between insurers seeking long-term debt investments and managers specializing in origination, securitization, and sale of mortgage-backed securities. This new […]
The biggest challenge for the reverse industry in 2024? Mortgage rates
Reverse mortgage industry leaders at multiple lenders weighed in on the year’s biggest industry challenges.
How is mortgage M&A activity shaping up for 2025?
The outlook for 2025 appears less optimistic than previously anticipated. Regarding M&As, some experts predict transaction levels similar to those in 2024.
NAR throws support behind CEO Bob Goldberg at emergency meeting
In a statement, NAR President Tracy Kasper said the Executive Committee was “united in support of our staff and that includes Bob.”
Damian Eales’s vision for Realtor.com: More audience, more leads, more listings
After stepping into his new position as CEO of Realtor.com in June, Damian Eales is already shaking up the industry with swift action and a bold expansion plan. Last week, at the Tom Ferry Sucess Summit in Dallas, Eales took the stage for a fireside chat with Ferry where he shared his vision for the […]
Opinion: The hidden opportunities of high mortgage rates
While higher mortgage rates are generally viewed with a certain dismay, they often are the end result of a strong economy.
