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Chris Planto returns to Rate as VP of mortgage lending
Chris Planto has rejoined Rate as VP of mortgage lending in Houston after serving as a senior loan officer at CrossCountry Mortgage.
Newrez posts best monthly mortgage volume since 2022, seals Wells Fargo deal
Multichannel mortgage lender Newrez continued to contribute positively to parent company Rithm Capital’s earnings in the third quarter.
Real Brokerage reports strong Q3 results, previews major tech innovation
Real closed 53,512 transactions in the third quarter — up from 35,832 a year earlier — with total transaction value rising to $21.4 billion.
Finance of America partners with Better to expand into home equity lending
The partnership enables FOA to offer new home equity products without building additional infrastructure, using Tinman’s plug-and-play AI technology.
Dark Matter expands Empower LOS with eClosing integration
Dark Matter’s Empower LOS now features eClosing, streamlining digital mortgage closings and enhancing borrower experience.
Mat Ishbia reimagines servicing at UWM through Bilt rewards platform
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM)’s new partnership with loyalty platform Bilt underscores CEO Mat Ishbia’s vision for the company’s servicing portfolio since bringing these operations in house.
Tech Pulse: Mortgage leaders stress forward thinking
Discover the latest tech trends in real estate such as AI, crypto, digital identity tools and cybersecurity challenges.
Slocum Home Team joins eXp Realty after 76 years in Rhode Island
The team has served more than 249 families in the past year — representing more than $109 million in sales volume, leaders said.
Compass adds the Salaverri Windsor Group in Florida
The team has more than 30 years of combined experience in real estate — generating more than $450 million in residential sales.
In the race to modernize title, firms double down on software
Developing software to overcome regulatory issues and underlying business practices is the key to the future of the title insurance industry, some CEOs believe.
The title insurance industry has a talent problem
With an aging workforce, the title insurance industry is betting on internships and TikTok to attract the next generation of talent. HW+ Premium Content
What’s driving First American’s big bets on proptech
First American Title in Q3 recorded $278 million in gains related to its tech/venture investments. We caught up with Paul Hurst for a closer look at the company’s tech strategy. HW+ Premium Content
