Lower rates could bring more home sales: Fannie Mae forecast
While Fannie Mae economists see mortgage rates coming down by a full percentage point, forecasters at the Mortgage Bankers Association have issued a more cautious take
by Matt Carter May 21
Q1 not so bad after all, nCino says in surprise sneak peek at earnings
In notifying shareholders of its upcoming June 18 annual meeting, the company detailed $49.8M in restricted stock awards granted to 5 top executives over the past 3 years
by Matt Carter May 21
Most homebuyers see a recession ahead. Some are even asking for it
Nearly twice as many Realtor.com visitors say they would be more likely to buy if a recession hits compared to the share who say they'd be less likely to buy if the economy fails, new polling shows
by Matt Carter May 20
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by Daniel Houston May 20
Mortgage rates surge on Moody's downgrade of US credit rating
Moody's Ratings is last credit agency to strip US of its most favorable debt rating over concerns that Congress and 'successive US administrations' have failed to tackle annual budget deficits
by Matt Carter May 19
How to increase agent productivity: Now Streaming
Tune in to Inman Access as Vija Williams, head of industry at Place, offers tips for getting your team off the sidelines and into production
by Inman May 16
Consumer sentiment is hurting, but economy hasn't faltered
The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment slipped to 50.8 in May, its second lowest reading ever, as Americans fretted about tariffs, inflation and the job market
by Matt Carter May 16
Redfin shareholder sues for more information on Rocket merger
Lawsuit seeks class action status to represent Redfin shareholders, claiming they need more information about financial advisor's potential conflict of interest before June 4 merger vote
by Matt Carter May 16
Homebuyers out in force for a 2nd week as mortgage rates stabilize
With more homes to choose from, purchase loan applications were up 18% from a year ago last week as buyers forged ahead despite economic uncertainty, MBA lender survey finds
by Matt Carter May 14
Appraisal Institute rocked by NYT exposé, lawsuits by former execs
Professional association is fighting accusations that it knowingly reported inaccurate exam scores to state agencies and ignored a top executive's alleged sexual harassment of employees
by Matt Carter May 13
CFPB rescinds dozens of policies as court battle over its fate rages on
A hearing on an order barring the Trump administration’s move to fire all but 200 of the CFPB’s 1,700 employees is set for Friday, with Democrats calling it an attempt to dismantle the bureau
by Matt Carter May 13
This credit union has been sending leads to Anywhere for 36 years
Navy Federal RealtyPlus commission rebate program turns the credit union's 14.5M members into 'high quality leads' for Better Homes and Gardens, Century 21, Coldwell Banker and ERA agents
by Matt Carter May 12
Mortgage rules are changing. Here's what agents need to know
Tune in to Inman Access as Rick Guerrero and Matt Carter discuss the mortgage industry's latest moves and what they mean for agents
by Inman May 9
Blend seeks to sell Title365 as mortgage revenue shrinks in Q1
Blend posted a $9.4M loss in the first quarter as the slow pace of home sales pulled revenue from its mortgage software suite down 22% from Q4. Its consumer banking suite brought in $9.6M
by Matt Carter May 9
Rocket says it could close Redfin acquisition as soon as this quarter
Home loan giant boosts Q1 mortgage production by 7%, to $21.6B, and executives say plans to acquire Redfin and Mr. Cooper remain on track to close this year
by Matt Carter May 8
Investors cheer as Guild grows Q1 mortgage originations by 35%
Shares in Guild Holdings gain 10% as investors recognize $23.9M net loss for the quarter was driven by a $70M writedown in the fair value of Guild's mortgage servicing rights portfolio
by Matt Carter May 8