Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As a result, homeowners either must sell their current home and suffer through double moves and short-term rentals to access the equity they’ve accrued, or they have to make contingent offers that require the sale of their current house to close. Buy before you sell (BBYS) products may be the answer.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2022

Educate your outreach by keying into shopping behavior and you can empower your mortgage marketing in the new year. Market outlook. The refinance boom of 2021 has given way to the purchase market of 2022. Not only is the market pendulum swinging from refinance to purchase, but we are also seeing a marked shift in who is buying.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2024

The company arrived at the new name after what it called “a rigorous research and brand strategy development analysis,” adding it “believes its new name reflects the capabilities of a hard-working team with a can-do attitude and problem-solving culture. Ocwen Financial Corp., The rebrand is subject to shareholder approval.

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Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2024

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements increased by 2.3% This is according to data compiled by Reverse Market Insight (RMI). The refi market continues to be anemic as higher rates are persisting, with refi volume dropping 3.4% This is according to Ginnie Mae data and private sources compiled by New View Advisors.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2023

The collaboration with several of the country’s top independent mortgage banks is aimed at getting Figure’s home equity line of credit ( HELOC ) products in front of homeowners who have seen equity grow in recent years. Approval may be granted in five minutes but is ultimately subject to verification of income and employment.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Given the state of the market over the last year, some have commented that the merger and acquisition market has gone quiet and that it is nearly impossible to get large deals done. Without revealing any confidential details, for example, Compass is using mostly its own equity rather than cash to deliver value to the sellers.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2024

Just about a year ago, Chicago-based multichannel mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate announced its plans to expand its reverse mortgage division — including around the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) product. For some forward loan officers, this is a brand-new opportunity,” Pohlmann said.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2021

HousingWire’s newest Marketing Leaders award recognizes marketing executives like David King , CMO of A&D Mortgage who have been leading their teams to pivot marketing strategies to adapt to client needs in recent months. “We This was very true for A&D Mortgage.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2024

1 With over 12,000 Americans turning 65 every day in 2024, this burgeoning market will undoubtedly continue to bring more buyers and sellers to the table over the next decade. The HECM for Purchase is not a refinancing tool; it is not akin to a Home Equity Line of Credit ( HELOC ). Yet staggeringly few are aware of its existence.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 23, 2023

JPAR® , a leading player in the real estate industry, has been recognized as a 2023 Top Franchise for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by Entrepreneur. This accolade underscores the company's commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within its corporate culture and among its franchisees and agents.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2022

Then, the mortgage industry showed why it is called a cyclical business: in the second half of 2021, the Federal Reserve signaled an increase in interest rates and an easing of the purchase of mortgage-backed securities, choking the refi market. Consolidation in the mortgage industry is likely in 2022, analysts and lending executives said.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Upon joining eXp Realty, new brokerages can immediately realize the benefits of the partnership, which include stock equity, elimination of overhead costs, minimized brokerage risk and liability, access to brokerage support and operations, agent support and services, revenue share opportunities, and more. 2 in Maine, up from No.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

This is according to an interview with Sieffert featured on “ Ten Minute Talks ,” an interview series hosted by HousingWire President Diego Sanchez featuring mortgage or real estate leaders in the industry growing their businesses during a difficult housing market. It already is in other countries, so that’s our reason for being.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2021

Retail powerhouse loanDepot continued to gain market share in the first quarter of 2021 despite tumbling profit margins. “Interest rates began to rise in late Q1, and there has been a corresponding reduction in market opportunities and gain on sale margins as a result. Closed loan volume in the first quarter increased to $41.5

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

While many proptech companies have struggled to adapt to the slower housing market conditions and challenging venture capital environment, Flyhomes is viewing this as a time to grow. This is just one more arrow in their quiver.” She learned about Flyhomes and its products through her broker.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

The CFPB report itself was centered primarily on direct mail reverse mortgage advertising and largely focused on companies that participate in the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program. Refis comprised at least 50% of reverse mortgage volume in 2021 and 2022, according to data from Reverse Market Insight (RMI).

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

Here are the top 10 Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-approved lenders in the reverse mortgage industry for the calendar year 2023, based on data compiled by Reverse Market Insight (RMI). Mutual of Omaha saw its HECM volume grow 8% over year-end 2022 levels and saw its market share more than double to 20.4%.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2021

RealTrends Market Leaders report ranks the top residential real estate firms in over 160 different metropolitan areas based on 2021 RealTrends 500 brokerage rankings. When it comes to movers and shakers in the Market Leaders report, it can be boiled down to Compass and flat-fee brokerages. ” Equity Real Estate is No.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

“We have significantly increased revenue and earnings in recent years and look back on a stellar performance in 2023 so far, even in a difficult market environment. . “We have significantly increased revenue and earnings in recent years and look back on a stellar performance in 2023 so far, even in a difficult market environment.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Stoic Equity Partners has recently added Brent Barkin to its team. In his new role at Stoic Equity Partners, Barkin will be responsible for overseeing investor outreach and sponsorship opportunities. These efforts are now paying off, with projections indicating that the brand will double in size within the next five years.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

The numbers are staggering so it is no surprise that residential proptech is a heady market, capturing the imagination of entrepreneurs and institutions alike. As a marketer by profession, I tend to put these companies into categories to create a narrative and to develop brand specificity. Of this, the U.S. exceeds $1.5

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2023

Older Americans are sitting on more than $12 trillion in home equity, according to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA)/ Riskspan Reverse Mortgage Market Index. These homeowners are seeking different retirement solutions to help allocate their home equity and make it more durable over the next 20 to 30 years.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

While Longbridge had a lower origination volume on a quarterly basis, largely due to seasonal and macroeconomic factors, “tighter yield spreads and lower interest rates did improve gain on sale margins” for both Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) and proprietary products. I expect this to happen around midyear.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2022

Amid a market downturn, the company has decided to focus on the retail lending business. “As With the strategy of acquiring mortgage companies, Celebrity reached 29 different brands. Midwest Equity Mortgage was the first company incorporated in 2018. The executive said the correspondent production represents less than 0.1%

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

Another equally important priority is having a point of view on where the housing and financial services markets are headed and ensuring that we’re strategically moving in the right direction. A trend that can’t be ignored is our aging population and the impact on the housing market.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

HousingWire: How has the current market affected the way lenders approach customer relationships? DG: For the past few years, homeowner engagement has been pretty basic — mostly apps focused on home value, home equity and market reports. Home prices and interest rates are high, and most Americans are financially stretched thin.

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Realty Biz

JULY 26, 2023

In the competitive world of real estate, establishing a strong brand identity is crucial for success. A well-crafted visual identity plays a vital role in differentiating your real estate brand, enhancing brand recognition, and creating a lasting impression on potential clients.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

By the time the average US homeowner retires, it’s often stated that 83% of their wealth will come from their real estate’s equity, however, the challenge is most homeowners don’t consider their home an asset. According to NAR over 69% of buyers have a home to sell, so really homeowners represent the earliest buyer. Williams IV, CEO, Buyside.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Take a look at the full list of winners below to see their accolades and achievements that are helping to move the housing market forward. Take a look at the full list of winners below to see their accolades and achievements that are helping to move the housing market forward. This year 75 honorees were honored as HW Insiders.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The ERA network was also the first national real estate brand to offer home warranties in 1973 and we were also the first to offer a guaranteed home sale program. There are many other firsts, but one that shows our relevance today is that we pioneered the flexible branding model. As we celebrate 50 years, we are also looking ahead.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Changes to capital markets have been fast and furious over the last year in housing. “Changes in culture, society, how we all work and live – it all ends up in capital markets,” said Richard Koss, chief of research at Recursion Companies. By some accounts, the growth timeline has been compressed five years.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

If approved by the court, the settlement paves the way for a clear path forward for the RE/MAX brand, its franchisees and its agents, removing the uncertainty of ongoing litigation related to these cases. RE/MAX’s settlement agreements, as well as the earlier settlement agreements reached by Anywhere Real Estate , must be approved by the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2024

When assessing December’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) volume data for December 2023, Reverse Market Insight (RMI) used a choice word as the title for its commentary : “thud.” Jon McCue All things considered, the drop observed last month was not a big surprise, according to Jon McCue, director of client relations at RMI.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach merged in June in an undisclosed deal, six months after private equity firm LLR Partners invested $80 million in both firms. Since the merger, the company has operated as distinct brands on opposite coasts. “I How mortgage lenders are qualifying the value of fintech solutions.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2022

Others look forward to building their brands with strategic acquisitions when the timing is right. Similarly, other title business owners eagerly anticipate the moment when the market is right for them to grow their own brands via M&A. Here are some tips and pointers on crossing that finish line with maximum results.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The following five accounts showcase how lenders and loan officers can use TikTok to brand themselves as well as entertain and educate home buyers. . The following five accounts showcase how lenders and loan officers can use TikTok to brand themselves as well as entertain and educate home buyers. . Scott Betley ( @thatmortgageguy ).

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2021

LoanDepot , backed by private equity firm Parthenon Capital Partners, first announced plans to go public in September 2015 but canceled the IPO just hours before pricing, citing adverse “market conditions.” At the time, LoanDepot had sought a market value of $2.4 billion to $2.6 LoanDepot posted net income of $1.47

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