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Kelly Stewart has been promoted to vice president senior lending officer for banking operations at Gateway First Bank. The post People movers: PropertySync, MCS, Gateway, Planet Home Lending appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
As origination volumes hit record highs in 2020, Truework’s verification experts saw a spike in fraud in mortgage lending, and expect that trend to continue this year. The post Stepping up the fight against fraud in mortgage lending appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
The post Borrowers want consistency through the lending process – Here’s how to give them that appeared first on HousingWire. This year’s low rates have led to high loan volumes, and lenders overwhelmed with applications are looking for the best way to handle the increased workload. MORE
Acra Lending, one of the largest independent non-QM specialty finance lenders, has added to its suite of mortgage loan programs with the launch of its Jumbo Prime mortgage solution. The post Acra Lending launches new jumbo prime program appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
Be proactive now about balancing your lending diet, equipping your staff to handle a range of responsibilities and solidifying your brand’s presence in the marketplace. The post Refi Sugar High: How to balance your lending diet appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
This gives non-bank lenders and servicers significantly greater access to more consumers and provides an opportunity for student lending to make an impact. Student lending offers an entryway into consumer finance that non-bank originators have not had access to historically. MORE
The post VRM takes a tailored approach to servicing and lending challenges amid uncertainty appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday it has extended relaxed lending and appraisal standards put in place due to COVID-19 another month for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The post FHFA extends relaxed appraisal, lending standards appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
Thankfully, lending standards have eased somewhat since. The main reason was the availability of loans with extremely weak lending standards. Today, lending standards are much tighter. MORE
For those that have focused on purchase lending, they will see less of a drop in total volume. The post Developing a lending strategy for rising mortgage rates appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
In fact, the changes we’ve seen since the advent of the global pandemic are significant enough to serve as a catalyst that will drive all lending digital. The trends and lending requirements I’ve highlighted below became important long before the coronavirus made it to the U.S. MORE
Technology has made many aspects of day-to-day life more seamless than ever, with instant, easy and personalized consumer experiences; however, lending is still difficult. In return, borrowers have a lending experience that is streamlined and more personalized. MORE
As we think about coming out of this first month of the year, we’ve quickly realized this year is going to be anything but planned or what we in the mortgage lending industry are used to. Buckle up lending community — this may be only getting started! MORE
What happens when borrowers can’t or won’t walk into a lending branch? HousingWire recently sat down with Insellerate CEO Josh Friend to discuss that very question and what strategies retail lenders should look to adopt from direct-to-consumer lending. MORE
Planet Home Lending has promoted four people to vice president positions, supporting the company’s continual growth. Michaelene Whyte has been promoted from processing manager of the East to VP, national fulfillment, distributed retail, and has been with Planet Home Lending since October 2018. MORE
Mortgage giant Fannie Mae extended its relaxed lending and appraisal standards put in place due to COVID-19 into the new year. To that end, the GSEs began accepting alternative forms of employment verification, including a recent paystub, to ensure lending can continue. MORE
As a premier provider of innovative, high-performance software, data and analytics for mortgage and home equity lending and servicing, Black Knight is transforming the housing finance industry. The post Simplify complex lending processes with powerful analytics appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
Historically low interest rates in 2020 led to an all-time high in mortgage lending for new loans, but with forbearance moratorium deadlines being extended, some lenders are getting nervous. MORE
Yet borrowers have had limited agency in the lending process to date. FormFree, the ATP fintech led by HousingWire Tech Trendsetter Brent Chandler , is launching a blockchain-based exchange for consumers to take control of the lending process. MORE
The post HomeBridge’s Brian White on inclusivity in mortgage lending appeared first on HousingWire. Mortgage Origination Affordable housing affordable lending Brian “Woody” White diversity diversity and inclusion George Floyd HomeBridge housing equality HWplus inclusivity racism MORE
The post Guaranteed Rate to acquire Stearns Lending appeared first on HousingWire. M&A / Funding Mortgage Featured Guaranteed Rate M&A MORTGAGE M&A Stearns Stearns Lending MORE
That has caused a remarkable shift to a digital lending model that has significantly impacted a lender’s ability to do business during these challenging times. The post Pandemic ushers in a new era of digital lending appeared first on HousingWire. Mortgage digital lending HWplus MORE
Kind Lending , national wholesale mortgage lender and second brainchild to mortgage veteran Stearns, announced that the lender originated $1 billion in the first six months of production – a feat that took Stearns first company, Stearns Lending , 15 years to accomplish. MORE
Home Lending Pal (HLP) has an anonymous marketplace that uses conversational intelligence, machine learning and blockchain to help first-time homebuyers through the home research and lending process. MORE
Non-QM lending is poised for growth in 2021. HousingWire recently spoke with Mike Fierman, managing partner and co-CEO of Angel Oak, about the non-QM lending outlook for 2021 and how Angel Oak’s “originate to hold” model benefits originators. MORE
Citadel Servicing Corporation (CSC) , one of the country’s largest non-QM lenders , is rebranding as Acra Lending (Acra). Citadel resumed non-QM lending in the summer. ” The post Non-QM lender Citadel Servicing rebrands as Acra Lending appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
Even with total credit risk transfers (CRT) and non-QM lending trending down due to seasonality, some observers are predicting a strong beginning to 2021. The post Non-QM lending is making a comeback appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday that it has again extended relaxed lending and appraisal standards for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The post FHFA extends relaxed appraisal, lending standards appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
The post JPMorgan Chase amps up correspondent lending appeared first on HousingWire. JPMorgan Chase , the nation’s largest depository bank, increased mortgage origination volume to $32.5 billion in the fourth quarter, a 12% gain from the prior quarter. MORE
HousingWire recently spoke with Mike Fierman, managing partner and co-CEO of Angel Oak, about the non-QM lending outlook for 2021 and how Angel Oak’s “originate to hold” model benefits originators. HW: What is the non-QM lending outlook for 2021 and beyond? MORE
Fannie Mae , the world’s largest mortgage financier, said mortgage lending this year probably will reach an all-time high of $3.9 The post Mortgage lending volume in 2020 likely to break records appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
Most took advantage of 3% interest rates to lower monthly payments; cash-out lending comprised just 3 out of 10 refi originations in the second quarter, Black Knight found. The post Mortgage lending sets a 20-year record with $1.1T lenders issued a staggering $1.1 MORE
Economists and housing experts say mortgage lending standards will likely loosen in 2021, despite the increased risk of delinquencies ahead. The post Why mortgage lending standards will ease in 2021 appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
McGuiness brings more than 30 years of experience in the mortgage lending space to the company, most recently serving as the chief sales officer at Embrace Home Loans. The post People movers: Opendoor, Offerpad, Waterstone Mortgage, Planet Home Lending appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
Another one would be home lending. The post Chase sees huge digital adoption in home lending business appeared first on HousingWire. Fintech Loan Origination Tech Mortgage Chase Home Lending Digital mortgage JPMorgan Chase Rohan Amin MORE
SoFi co-founder Mike Cagney’s latest digital mortgage operation Figure Lending closed on a $100 million funding facility from JPMorgan Chase this week. In a statement, Figure said the $100 million loan facility represents another push toward growth in mortgage lending. MORE
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MARCH 11, 2021
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday that it has again extended relaxed lending and appraisal standards for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The post FHFA extends relaxed appraisal, lending standards appeared first on HousingWire.
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DECEMBER 11, 2020
Mortgage giant Fannie Mae extended its relaxed lending and appraisal standards put in place due to COVID-19 into the new year. To that end, the GSEs began accepting alternative forms of employment verification, including a recent paystub, to ensure lending can continue.
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JANUARY 5, 2021
The post Guaranteed Rate to acquire Stearns Lending appeared first on HousingWire. M&A / Funding Mortgage Featured Guaranteed Rate M&A MORTGAGE M&A Stearns Stearns Lending
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MARCH 29, 2021
That has caused a remarkable shift to a digital lending model that has significantly impacted a lender’s ability to do business during these challenging times. The post Pandemic ushers in a new era of digital lending appeared first on HousingWire. Mortgage digital lending HWplus
Housing Wire
JANUARY 8, 2021
As we think about coming out of this first month of the year, we’ve quickly realized this year is going to be anything but planned or what we in the mortgage lending industry are used to. Buckle up lending community — this may be only getting started!
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Economists and housing experts say mortgage lending standards will likely loosen in 2021, despite the increased risk of delinquencies ahead. The post Why mortgage lending standards will ease in 2021 appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
MARCH 15, 2021
What happens when borrowers can’t or won’t walk into a lending branch? HousingWire recently sat down with Insellerate CEO Josh Friend to discuss that very question and what strategies retail lenders should look to adopt from direct-to-consumer lending.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2021
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday it has extended relaxed lending and appraisal standards put in place due to COVID-19 another month for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The post FHFA extends relaxed appraisal, lending standards appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
APRIL 8, 2021
For those that have focused on purchase lending, they will see less of a drop in total volume. The post Developing a lending strategy for rising mortgage rates appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Fannie Mae , the world’s largest mortgage financier, said mortgage lending this year probably will reach an all-time high of $3.9 The post Mortgage lending volume in 2020 likely to break records appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 7, 2021
Acra Lending, one of the largest independent non-QM specialty finance lenders, has added to its suite of mortgage loan programs with the launch of its Jumbo Prime mortgage solution. The post Acra Lending launches new jumbo prime program appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Kind Lending , national wholesale mortgage lender and second brainchild to mortgage veteran Stearns, announced that the lender originated $1 billion in the first six months of production – a feat that took Stearns first company, Stearns Lending , 15 years to accomplish.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 22, 2021
Another one would be home lending. The post Chase sees huge digital adoption in home lending business appeared first on HousingWire. Fintech Loan Origination Tech Mortgage Chase Home Lending Digital mortgage JPMorgan Chase Rohan Amin
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
In fact, the changes we’ve seen since the advent of the global pandemic are significant enough to serve as a catalyst that will drive all lending digital. The trends and lending requirements I’ve highlighted below became important long before the coronavirus made it to the U.S.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 15, 2021
SoFi co-founder Mike Cagney’s latest digital mortgage operation Figure Lending closed on a $100 million funding facility from JPMorgan Chase this week. In a statement, Figure said the $100 million loan facility represents another push toward growth in mortgage lending.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 4, 2021
Citadel Servicing Corporation (CSC) , one of the country’s largest non-QM lenders , is rebranding as Acra Lending (Acra). Citadel resumed non-QM lending in the summer. ” The post Non-QM lender Citadel Servicing rebrands as Acra Lending appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 7, 2020
HousingWire recently spoke with Mike Fierman, managing partner and co-CEO of Angel Oak, about the non-QM lending outlook for 2021 and how Angel Oak’s “originate to hold” model benefits originators. HW: What is the non-QM lending outlook for 2021 and beyond?
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 28, 2021
Home Lending Pal (HLP) has an anonymous marketplace that uses conversational intelligence, machine learning and blockchain to help first-time homebuyers through the home research and lending process.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 15, 2021
The post JPMorgan Chase amps up correspondent lending appeared first on HousingWire. JPMorgan Chase , the nation’s largest depository bank, increased mortgage origination volume to $32.5 billion in the fourth quarter, a 12% gain from the prior quarter.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
As a premier provider of innovative, high-performance software, data and analytics for mortgage and home equity lending and servicing, Black Knight is transforming the housing finance industry. The post Simplify complex lending processes with powerful analytics appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
MARCH 23, 2021
As origination volumes hit record highs in 2020, Truework’s verification experts saw a spike in fraud in mortgage lending, and expect that trend to continue this year. The post Stepping up the fight against fraud in mortgage lending appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 11, 2021
Even with total credit risk transfers (CRT) and non-QM lending trending down due to seasonality, some observers are predicting a strong beginning to 2021. The post Non-QM lending is making a comeback appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 14, 2020
Planet Home Lending has promoted four people to vice president positions, supporting the company’s continual growth. Michaelene Whyte has been promoted from processing manager of the East to VP, national fulfillment, distributed retail, and has been with Planet Home Lending since October 2018.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 29, 2021
The post HomeBridge’s Brian White on inclusivity in mortgage lending appeared first on HousingWire. Mortgage Origination Affordable housing affordable lending Brian “Woody” White diversity diversity and inclusion George Floyd HomeBridge housing equality HWplus inclusivity racism
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Kelly Stewart has been promoted to vice president senior lending officer for banking operations at Gateway First Bank. The post People movers: PropertySync, MCS, Gateway, Planet Home Lending appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Most took advantage of 3% interest rates to lower monthly payments; cash-out lending comprised just 3 out of 10 refi originations in the second quarter, Black Knight found. The post Mortgage lending sets a 20-year record with $1.1T lenders issued a staggering $1.1
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APRIL 1, 2021
Thankfully, lending standards have eased somewhat since. The main reason was the availability of loans with extremely weak lending standards. Today, lending standards are much tighter.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Be proactive now about balancing your lending diet, equipping your staff to handle a range of responsibilities and solidifying your brand’s presence in the marketplace. The post Refi Sugar High: How to balance your lending diet appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
MARCH 2, 2021
Historically low interest rates in 2020 led to an all-time high in mortgage lending for new loans, but with forbearance moratorium deadlines being extended, some lenders are getting nervous.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
McGuiness brings more than 30 years of experience in the mortgage lending space to the company, most recently serving as the chief sales officer at Embrace Home Loans. The post People movers: Opendoor, Offerpad, Waterstone Mortgage, Planet Home Lending appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Yet borrowers have had limited agency in the lending process to date. FormFree, the ATP fintech led by HousingWire Tech Trendsetter Brent Chandler , is launching a blockchain-based exchange for consumers to take control of the lending process.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Non-QM lending is poised for growth in 2021. HousingWire recently spoke with Mike Fierman, managing partner and co-CEO of Angel Oak, about the non-QM lending outlook for 2021 and how Angel Oak’s “originate to hold” model benefits originators.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 31, 2020
The post Borrowers want consistency through the lending process – Here’s how to give them that appeared first on HousingWire. This year’s low rates have led to high loan volumes, and lenders overwhelmed with applications are looking for the best way to handle the increased workload.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
The post VRM takes a tailored approach to servicing and lending challenges amid uncertainty appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Technology has made many aspects of day-to-day life more seamless than ever, with instant, easy and personalized consumer experiences; however, lending is still difficult. In return, borrowers have a lending experience that is streamlined and more personalized.
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