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Navigating movement in the mortgage industry series: Due diligence in mergers and acquisitions

Housing Wire

There is constant movement in the mortgage industry with the desire for growth and expansion. Thus, it has never been more important to focus on due diligence in analyzing a mortgage industry acquisition target. The current environment of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is evolving. This is a potential minefield.

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The biggest challenge for the reverse industry in 2024? Mortgage rates

Housing Wire

Reverse mortgage business and mortgage business generally is not where people want it to be. That was a repeated idea shared by a group of reverse mortgage professionals when asked to assess what they see as the biggest industry challenges of the year. I think that’s true from an industry standpoint.

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Navigating movement in the mortgage industry series: Post-closing matters are important too

Housing Wire

Introduction As part of our ongoing discussion on the concept of movement in the mortgage industry, it is readily apparent that the failure of mortgage companies to pivot or tweak their business models to satisfy changing market and other conditions has resulted in consolidation based on liquidity, buyback, financial and other concerns.

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NRMLA co-chair outlines reverse mortgage advocacy plan

Housing Wire

The reverse mortgage industrys premier trade association held its first event of 2025 this past week. What does get noticed is the number of loans we do the size of the industry. And if reverse mortgages are underutilized, reverse for purchase is so underutilized, its almost criminal. But a lot of it goes unnoticed.

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Mortgage subservicing is having a makeover moment

Housing Wire

The answer lies in a remote corner of the mortgage industry: subservicing. This business which involves handling mortgage payments, borrower communication and escrow administration on behalf of lenders has undergone consolidation. Meanwhile, MSR player Bayview Asset Managemen t is in M&A talks with Guild Mortgage.

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Century 21 CEO talks industry consolidation, filling market gaps

Housing Wire

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. What’s driving this level of expansion and how does it fit into where the industry is heading?

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Tidalwave announces new hires to lead mortgage technology sales

Housing Wire

Tidalwave , a mortgage technology startup that’s integrated with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , announced Monday that it has hired a pair of industry veterans to bolster its sales team. In May, Tidalwave announced point-of-sale integrations with First Colony Mortgage and Mortgage Solutions.