Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2025

Findings include 71% of loan officers reporting an increase in buyers who are willing to purchase fixer-uppers, explore unconventional financing or accept high mortgage rates despite long-term financial concerns. Many first-time homebuyers are stretching their finances to the limit.

Debt-to-income ratio

Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2025

Luxury real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman Real Estate has partnered with Associated Mortgage Bankers to launch an in-house mortgage platform, Elliman Capital , designed to streamline the financing process for homebuyers. Clients will have access to “competitive rates and diverse loan products” in a “seamless integration,” he added.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Zillow is moving full speed ahead with an ambitious expansion of its mortgage business, leveraging its housing tech innovations to potentially reshape how modern homebuyers finance homes. And the company has been hiring loan officers at a good clip over the last year, according to NMLS data. That’s an annualized $3.2

Mortgages

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This comes from a new survey by Down Payment Resource — a nationwide database designed to connect prospective homebuyers to financial assistance opportunities. The study analyzed DPA programs from more than 1,300 housing finance agencies, municipalities, nonprofits and other organizations. in third-quarter 2024.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2025

Older homeowners living on a fixed income have a higher chance of seeing their finances destabilized by rising costs, and that can be particularly true of something like property taxes. For homeowners who have either a forward or reverse mortgage on their home, these costs also must be paid in order to keep the loan in good standing.

Loans

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) this week announced a new final rule establishing affordable housing goals for the loan purchases of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from 2025 through 2027. The goals, originally proposed in August , are largely unchanged from the initial draft.

Finance

Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2025

Global investment bank Cambridge Wilkinson today announced the closing of a forward flow agreement up to $100 million for a private real estate lending platform specializing in short-term bridge , fix-and-flip, construction and land development loans.

Lending

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

That policy, which is designed to protect consumers from lender fraud and financial risk, expired in early August. The firm offers “smart loans” using artificial intelligence and developed a cloud-based portal, LoanFlow , that aims to give mortgage brokers and loan officers the ability to originate loans anytime, anywhere.

Lending

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Finance of America (FOA), the leading reverse mortgage lender, presented a robust outlook last week in its third-quarter 2024 earnings and is aiming to hit the ground running with business in 2025. This represents a significant opportunity for us as our products are specifically designed to serve this demographic.”

Mortgages

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The lender’s wholesale division is now offering a nonqualified mortgage ( non-QM ) loan product suite aimed at serving consumers who have outside-the-box financial profiles. ” Cardinal Financial’s non-QM suite will kick off with four loan products. . billion in non-QM loans through a proprietary product suite.

Loans

Housing Wire

JULY 14, 2025

The growing “gig economy” is reshaping the future of homebuying , and savvy brokers are recognizing the need to adapt quickly with loan products that fit this demographic. Here’s why: Quality loans Today’s non-QM loans are a far cry from the risky products of the pre-2008 era. workforce — will be freelancing.

Investor

Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2025

Better Home & Finance Holding Co. As part of the agreement, Better is granting the investor the right to designate one non-voting board observer starting June 1, 2025. billion in loan volume, up from $3 billion in 2023. Better is retiring $530 million of outstanding debt accruing interest at 1% annually and due in 2028.

Equity

Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2025

Finance of America (FOA) continued its recent streak of growth in the second quarter of 2025, funding $602 million in mortgages and producing $80 million in net income. As demand builds among a rapidly growing demographic, we believe Finance of America will continue to lead this market and deliver long-term value.”

Equity

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In the newest episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast , host Sarah Wheeler sits down with Freddie Mac ’s Sonu Mittal — the agency’s senior vice president and head of single-family acquisitions — to explore its recently announced alternative to loan repurchases , as well as appraisal waivers and how they address lender pain points in 2024.

Loans

Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

Rocket.com is designed for serious buyers and sellers, offering a streamlined path to homeownership, said Jamie Belsky, chief product and design officer at Rocket. Since its launch, the company claims that its AI tool has tripled its conversion rate from website visits to loan closings.

Staging

Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

For these borrowers, non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) loans offer a premium alternative to conventional options. These loans empower lenders to accommodate unique financial situations while expanding access to a broader pool of potential clients, many of whom might otherwise have to reconsider homeownership altogether.

Lending

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Tuesday released an update about the sales of non-performing loans (NPLs) through the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), saying the data has shown a steady drop in mortgage delinquencies since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. These loans had an average delinquency rate of 2.8

Loans

Housing Wire

JULY 14, 2025

the parent of Guild Mortgage , has left loan officers wondering how the traditionally purchase-focused lender would integrate refinance capabilities to leverage the $770 billion servicing portfolio of soon-to-be sister company Lakeview Loan Servicing , the nation’s second-largest mortgage servicer. Bayview Asset Management ’s $1.3

Mortgages

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For homeowners with conventional loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , insurance at replacement cost is mandatory, but flood insurance is only required in designated flood zones. Others say homeowners insurance wasn’t designed around catastrophe risk — it was designed around idiosyncratic storms or trees falling on roofs.

Design

Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

The new program has $100 million behind it, according to reporting from CBS News , and will be managed by the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA). Tom O’Donoghue, principal with Reverse Loans Now , has multiple clients impacted by the recent wildfires and said the program would help. 1, 2023 to Jan.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

Top five reverse mortgage lender Finance of America (FOA) announced on Tuesday the hiring of two new executive leaders to modernize the companys digital and customer experience strategies. “These executive appointments are crucial for Finance of Americas objective to redefine the reverse mortgage experience.

Technology

Housing Wire

MAY 19, 2025

Gregory Tsang is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of eRESI , a Non-QM correspondent whole loan investor offering both Delegated and Non-Delegated options. HW: Are your best practices something you designed from the ground up? There is a misconception that the process of underwriting and funding a non-QM loan is convoluted.

Lending

Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2025

Brokers, also known as managing brokers, designated brokers or brokers-in-charge, are typically owners or supervisors of real estate brokerages. As many cant afford to pay for a home in full, they need to work with a bank to finance a propertythats where a mortgage loan originator (MLO) comes in.

Property Management

Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2025

Optimal Blue introduces automated refi tool As refi activity shows signs of life, Optimal Blue launched a new tool to help loan officers capture refinance opportunities automatically. A new Kiplinger report warns that age bias in AI training data — often shaped by younger users — could sideline seniors in tech design and utility.

Industrial

Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2025

Florida-based Gradient Mortgage Capital , a wholesale mortgage banking platform, launched Monday with the intent to serve mortgage bankers and brokers across the country with debt-service-coverage ratio ( DSCR ) and small-balance commercial real estate loans. Banker and broker yield spread premiums are offered too. ” .

Mortgages

Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

The Platinum Peak product suite aims to offer higher available loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, which are designed to translate into higher loan proceeds for borrowers, according to the announcement. Platinum Peak is now available in at least two reverse mortgage loan origination systems (LOS) for brokers.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2025

Rocket Close and Rocket Pro have taken a major step forward by integrating the two platforms into a single, more efficient platform, designed to simplify the closing process and enhance the broker experience. eClose availability is based on loan type as well as state and county eligibility. It’s efficient, but it still feels human.

Closing

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

To save time, Acra employs an eligibility review system for non-QM loans. The system functions similarly to Fannie Maes Desktop Underwriting (DU) and Freddie Macs Loan Prospector (LP) because it has automated review capabilities. With this process, brokers can validate appraisals before the loans submission.

Lending

Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2025

A well-designed, mobile-first web portal can deliver virtually the same advantages: borrowers can save progress, switch devices anytime, and stay in a contained, secure environment, all without jumping through extra hoops. If a borrower is managing their finances daily through that same app, then tapping on a mortgage tab feels natural.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

It also has a proprietary origination system designed to speed up the funding process. A&D Mortgage was the 80th-largest lender in the country through the first nine months of 2024, according to estimates from Inside Mortgage Finance (IMF). billion in loans during this period, up 37.5% It originated $2.37 year over year.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2025

All of these professions come into contact with individuals who are buying homes and could need a loan. Loan officer profile visible to leads (Source: LendingTree ) Want leads fast? From there, they complete qualification forms and are given loan options and lenders, like you, who can help them. Check out LendingTree.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

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Lending

Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2025

On Tuesday, Federal Housing Finance Agency ( FHFA ) Director Bill Pulte announced several policy changes via social media, including the end of special purpose credit programs (SPCPs) and rolled-back enforcement against unfair or deceptive acts or practices (UDAP). The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) also supported the reversal.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2025

The educational program will include weekly sessions covering the basics of home financing, mortgage preapprovals, building a support team of professionals, analyzing property options, and learning creative affordability strategies such as co-buying and house hacking.

Property Management

Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

In a press release, the company said it plans to grow the partnership over the next several years through a variety of initiatives designed to build its brand while supporting its mission, vision, values, and industry leadership. Pennymac was the nations second-largest lender in 2024, according to Inside Mortgage Finance (IMF) data.

Design

Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2025

Wacksman promoted newly implemented listing standards designed to give all consumers equal access to information. ” Mortgages and BuyAbility The company’s mortgage revenue rose 32% year over year to $41 million as more customers paired Zillow Home Loans with the companys Premier Agent offering. Additionally, more than 1.5

Agents

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Non-QM loans are utilized primarily by entrepreneurs and other self-employed individuals who dont have the necessary documentation to qualify for Freddie and Fannies conventional mortgages. Non-QMs are attractive because they have strong credit quality, low loan-to-value ratios, and stable origination volumes.

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