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NerdWallet enters the mortgage broker world with acquisition of Next Door Lending

Housing Wire

California-based personal finance company NerdWallet has struck a deal to acquire brokerage firm Next Door Lending. I have really enjoyed getting to know Next Door Lending’s principals, Doug [Liska] and Jonathon, through this process,” Chen said. “I As part of the deal that closed Oct. It is also offering $3.5

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As economic concerns mount, home equity lending is viewed more favorably

Housing Wire

Still, the rise in the potential use of home equity lending comes with caveats. Homeowners recognize the potential of home equity lending, but many are still on the sidelines due to financial uncertainty and lack of education about their options, JP Kelly, senior vice president of mortgage at MeridianLink, said in a prepared statement.

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Supreme Lending to acquire Michigan Mutual: sources

Housing Wire

Dallas-based Supreme Lending has reached a deal to acquire Michigan Mutual , Inc. Founded in 1999, Supreme Lending originated $3.8 Founded in 1999, Supreme Lending originated $3.8 The deal will result in Supreme Lending taking over MiMutuals infrastructure, policies, procedures, and other elements.

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WaFd Bank exits home mortgage lending, says model is ‘unsustainable’

Housing Wire

Seattle-based WaFd Bank , which has offered home loans for more than 100 years, announced Thursday in an earnings report that it will exit the single-family mortgage lending business. It further clarified that it will continue its business lending activities, including commercial mortgages, and will begin offering loans backed by the U.S.

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Jennifer Folk joins Kind Lending as COO

Housing Wire

Kind Lending recently announced the appointment of Jennifer Folk as its chief operating officer. She’s also held a variety of roles from loan officer to COO at places like Minute Mortgage , Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company and Planet Home Lending. Folk also brings a legacy connection to Kind’s roots.

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What it’s like connecting reverse mortgage professionals with forward lending partners

Housing Wire

While some forward lending companies have gone out of their way to acquire and incorporate reverse mortgage lending divisions into their ongoing operations, others have bolstered their existing reverse mortgage divisions. There’s a new set of big forward players compared to years past, Cory said.

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The crucial role of community lending in our nation’s economy

Housing Wire

Mortgage lending, small business loans, and investments in local development projects are all driven by local lenders who know their markets, live in their communities, and have a vested interest in the growth of their economies. The availability of funding at the local level is the driving force in building stronger communities.

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