Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2025

The housing market continued to cool in May, with buyer leverage increasing across many regions of the country, according to a new survey from The Real Brokerage. and Canada — points to softening transaction activity and a shift in market power toward homebuyers. Another 29% said the market is balanced. in May, down from 47.8

Marketing

Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2025

A rise in negative equity and exposure to student debt are creating “pockets of vulnerability” for U.S. That’s according to ICE Mortgage Technology ‘s July 2025 Mortgage Monitor report released on Monday. in early June, with prices in 30% of major markets falling more than a percentage point from recent peaks.

Equity

Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2025

As the real estate industry faces unprecedented transformation, Century 21 Real Estate has stayed active through aggressive franchise growth, market consolidation and engagement with evolving homebuyer demographics. We announced numerous recent moves in markets including California , Florida , Oregon , Georgia , Colorado and Nevada.

Industrial

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Ongoing supply and affordability challenges in the housing market have frustrated many homeowners who have looked to trade up or relocate for various reasons. The market for renovation projects is a lucrative one for homebuilders and contractors. And there are now 32 million borrowers who have at least $100,000 in tappable equity.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

This powerful, easy-to-use solution allows servicers to provide advanced, self-service tools to their customers to help deliver an unparalleled experience and unlock new growth opportunities in this challenging market. In fact, ICEs Mortgage Monitor data found that as of November 2024, the average U.S.

Equity

Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2025

Volatility is becoming the new norm in today’s commercial real estate market. If it isn’t rising interest rates or shifting rental trends, then growing technology is the driving force that prompts investors to evolve. His words contain valuable knowledge that investors need to thrive in this market.

Investor

Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2025

. “With the tap of a finger, users can instantly choose when, where and how they want to close, and lenders can save money by sunsetting antiquated processes used for in-branch closings, where little to no technology previously existed across the market.

Technology

Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2025

During last week’s earnings call, PennyMac Financial Services chairman and CEO David Spector said during a Q&A with investors and analysts that the company’s goals include continued growth in its broker direct channel and 10% market share by the end of 2026 a goal of more than 100% growth over the next 18 months.

Marketing

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Valon intends to use the fresh capital to boost product development and expand its reach to new markets. This new funding demonstrates that we’ve hit the milestones to prove our software is best in class and will allow us to double down on our technology to deliver even more value to the industry.” The firm is currently valued at $1.1

Mortgages

Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

Keller Williams has entered into a strategic partnership with private equity firm Stone Point Capital , according to an announcement on Monday. Stone Point is no stranger to the real estate industry, as it also holds strategic investments in Lone Wolf Technologies , Homepoint , CoreLogic and Meridian.

Technology

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

million in Q2 2024 related to mark-to-market impacts on its lock pipeline. Its funded volume was also driven by growth in refinance and home equity originations, including home equity lines of credit ( HELOCs ) and closed-end second-lien mortgages. “In Better reported third-quarter revenue of $29 million, down from $32.3

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

The company’s management portfolio will reportedly rise to 230,000 units across 50 markets. The $15 million investment announced Wednesday from private equity firm LL Funds will help Evernest build a home services platform focused on rental property owners. Evernest and Poplar have each achieved national recognition on the Inc.

Property Management

Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

Online real estate marketplace Auction.com announced Wednesday that it is launching SmartSale, a technology-powered option to foreclosure that lets distressed homeowners list and sell their property. For those who are struggling to repay their mortgages, the process aims to help them avoid foreclosure and retain their home equity.

Proof of funds

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Fluctuating interest rates and a fast-changing market Last month, we saw the Federal Reserve deliver their long-awaited decision to lower interest rates with a 50 basis points cut, and 30-year mortgage rates reached as low as 6.08% according to ICE’s 30-year fixed conforming rate index.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

He spent 11 years at technology company Oracle serving in multiple roles as an engineering architect, and his experience is seen as a key driver of FOAs technology modernization initiatives, the company said. “These executive appointments are crucial for Finance of Americas objective to redefine the reverse mortgage experience.

Technology

Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

Cooper , America’s largest mortgage servicer, in a market-shattering deal that could reshape the mortgage industry for years to come. billion , is paying an equity value of $9.4 Rocket projects $400 million in pre-tax cost savings from streamlining operations, corporate expense and technology investments.

Finance

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The company has an aggressive marketing goal to reach the No. Citis previous use of the URL was to redirect to learning center content within the home lending pages on the Citi domain, according to Head of Mortgage Marketing at Citi, Chip Burgard. Market share and brand authority Why launch this site now?

Marketing

Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

announced the incorporation of hybrid e-closings for reverse mortgages on Tuesday, aiming to incorporate its experience with the technology on the forward side of the mortgage business into its reverse mortgage division for the first time. This is according to Tom Evans, EVP of marketing and technology for reverse at Fairway.

Closing

Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

billion in equity. Together, we will improve the experience by connecting traditionally disparate steps of the search and financing process with leading technology that removes friction, reduces costs and increases value to American homebuyers.

Purchase and sale agreement

Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2025

HousingWire: Matt, we’ve spoken a few times recently about the work you’re doing in the customer acquisition space, and how ICE is helping lenders uncover new loan opportunities in today’s competitive market. Over the years, the team has built a best-in-class platform for mortgage servicers. Can you tell us more about that?

Loans

Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2025

Equity Smart Home Loans made a splash Wednesday by announcing it is severing ties with United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) and partnering with Rocket Pro. We’re in a tough market. ” In 2024, Equity Smart Home Loans originated over 1,600 loans, according to Modex data. “It just comes down to pricing.

Equity

Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

” “The mortgage market has shifted over the years to the point where now about 70% of all loans are originated by/to the US Govt in one way, shape or form,” Beardall wrote. Its servicing portfolio will retain all existing home loans and home equity lines of credit. “The impact of this is good for homeowners.

Lending

Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2025

Things like AI, well-integrated technology, consumer expectations and the rise of a number of innovative new business models have turned the industry on its head, and for the better in many cases. Market conditions If you dont like the market conditions today, just wait a few days theyll change.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Digital homeownership company Better.com on Thursday announced a record 400% growth in its home equity line of credit ( HELOC ) and home equity loan businesses. “What’s unique about our solution there is, we’re not asking them to adopt our technology,” he said about earning customers.

Equity

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In honor of the 2025 Tech100 nomination season, HousingWire asked leaders from last year’s Tech100-winning companies including Flueid , Vesta , Gridbase and MyHome, a Williston Financial Group Company to share some examples of how their technology has helped transform a traditional real estate and mortgage process.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Digital mortgage exchange platform and loan aggregator MAXEX announced on Tuesday the hiring of mortgage technology veteran Daniel Wallace as its new chief operating officer. Wallace brings more than 30 years of experience as a leader of tech-focused mortgage, asset management and capital market platforms. “The U.S.

Technology

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It also wants to widely deploy refreshed marketing strategies that are designed to both educate and appeal to older homeowners about the use of home equity in retirement. In 2025, it will begin rolling out new regional and local programs designed to “build our brand profile and drive business in strategic markets,” she said.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2025

Amid higher interest rates and a tight housing market , U.S. Roughly 73% of respondents said they used personal savings to cover renovation costs, significantly outpacing those who relied on credit cards (17%) and home equity loans (15%). While new technology tools are beginning to enter the renovation space, they remain underused.

Renovation

Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2025

It’s doing so with the launch of a new home equity line of credit ( HELOC ) option specifically for customers ages 62 and older. Namely, it concerns the frequently expressed reluctance of older homeowners to tap into home equity in retirement out of fear that it will limit the assets they can leave to heirs.

Equity

Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

Our transformative Behind the Agent philosophy provides unrivaled access to elite coaching, personalized business and marketing strategies, and cutting-edge technology that allow agents to build and amplify long-lasting businesses. The company reported $6.13 billion in sales in 2024 and recruited 512 agents during the year.

Agents

Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2025

Yes, they want great service, excellent marketing, negotiating a great price and sound guidance on the transaction.However, what they NEED is a lot more than that. With market conditions fluctuating, compression on compensation, and commoditization becoming more consistent, real estate professionals who evolve their approach will thrive.

Industrial

Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

ServiceLink’s annual survey analyzes generational trends among recent and prospective homebuyers, tracking housing market sentiment and their intentions to purchase, refinance or leverage home equity this year. Gen Z led the way with 52% having a favorable outlook on the market, while only 23% of baby boomers felt the same.

Technology

Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2025

Home Equity Investment (HEI) is a relatively new option for private equity real estate investors, and one that carries significant promise. This leaves them with this enormous asset in their home equity, but they have no way of accessing it short of selling their home, which is simply something that many people dont want to do.

Equity

Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

That’s according to the latest Mortgage Monitor report from ICE Mortgage Technology. ICE expects mortgage rates to continue to drop, as it noted that 30-year futures pricing currently implies that the market anticipates 30-year rates to dip below 6.4% markets and were down in more than a third of those markets.

FHA loan

Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2025

Private equity firm GTCR announced on Tuesday that it has made a significant investment in national real estate analytics and data solutions company Clear Capital. The transaction represents Clear Capital’s first outside investment, with GTCR becoming the company’s majority shareholder and Andrews retaining substantial equity ownership.

Technology

Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2025

The brutal housing market has forced iBuyers to reconfigure their businesses — and Opendoor has a new offering it thinks will entice more home sellers to the platform. That pushed the value of the company’s equities from its low of $0.51 Opendoor calls the new offering Cash Plus. per share in June to a peak of $3.99 as of 1 p.m.

Equity

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

“Our scalable tech platform is what empowers us to navigate dynamic markets with agility. ” Rocket’s strategic expansion into the mortgage servicing arena —where it boasts an eye-popping 85% recapture rate—also represents more than just a simple revenue hedge against a still-choppy originations market. months to 4.3

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