Fannie and Freddie joint venture will offer its technology to others
Common Securitization Solutions (CSS) has rebranded as US Fin Tech and will look to provide technology and business solutions to companies in addition to its owners
by Matt Carter Jun 26
Fed expected to resist pressure from Trump for July rate cut
As Federal Reserve policymakers await more data confirming that inflation has been tamed, futures markets put the odds of a September rate cut at 90%, up from 64% a week ago
by Matt Carter Jun 25
Pulte: Let Fannie and Freddie count homebuyers' crypto assets
Head of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator says mortgage giants should consider what risk mitigation might be required, 'including adjustments for market volatility'
by Matt Carter Jun 25
Government regulator lets BofA mortgage off the hook 3 years early
The 2023 order, aimed at ensuring collection of information about applicants' race, ethnicity, gender, wasn't scheduled to be lifted until 2028. Regulators say bank has fulfilled its obligations
by Matt Carter Jun 25
Waltz secures credit to scale foreign investment platform
According to NAR, foreign buyers account for $42 billion in total U.S. home sales, or 2.0 percent of the total $2.1 trillion market
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 24
Rocket rolls out bridge loan to win more business from homebuyers
New offering lets existing homeowners tap their equity to buy before they sell and make non-contingent offers to better compete with cash buyers in competitive markets
by Matt Carter Jun 24
Inman announces the 2025 Best of Finance Award winners
Inman celebrates 149 mortgage and finance professionals setting the bar higher in leadership, innovation and commitment to excellence
by Inman Jun 24
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by Daniel Houston Jun 21
Streaming: Recruiting rules of 3s
Tune in to Inman Access as Vija Williams, head of industry at Place, tells you how to develop a winning recruiting plan and implement effective productivity systems
by Inman Jun 19
Trump looks to South Korea to bring down mortgage rates
Overseas investors hold about $1.36T in US mortgage debt, with Japan, China, Taiwan and Canada accounting for 61% of that total. South Korea ranks 10th with $36.5B invested
by Matt Carter Jun 13
Some markets look vulnerable as home price appreciation cools
Experts polled by Fannie Mae expect national home prices to keep climbing, but see Austin, Tampa, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Miami and Phoenix as markets most likely to see price declines
by Matt Carter Jun 13
What converts: 5 essentials for high-impact agent websites
Tune in to Inman Access as Alyssa Stalker of Epique Realty teaches you to turn your real estate website into an intentional marketing tool
by Inman Jun 13
Court denies CFPB's request to vacate fair lending settlement
Judge declines to reopen case and vacate settlement with Chicago mortgage broker Townstone Financial, calling the request 'a Pandora’s box the court refuses to open'
by Matt Carter Jun 12
Chimera boosts non-QM presence with HomeXpress acquisition
New York City-based REIT will pay $120M in cash for national non-Qualified Mortgage lender HomeXpress Mortgage Corp., plus 2.08M shares in Chimera valued at $27.9M
by Matt Carter Jun 12
UWM brings back 1% down conventional mortgage program
Nation's largest lender reboots 1% down loans that cover up to $7K of the homebuyer's down payment when financing a purchase with a loan backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac
by Matt Carter Jun 11
Rising inventories have more homebuyers going to their lender
Purchase loan applications soared 10% last week to the highest level since April, even though rates have been stuck in the high 6s, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday
by Matt Carter Jun 11