Wealthfront announces entrance into the mortgage business
Wealthfront announced early access to Wealthfront Home Lending and expects a full rollout to happen in early 2026.
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Exclusive: NFM Lending grows footprint with Homespire Mortgage acquisition
Two Maryland-based retail mortgage lenders struck an M&A deal this week as NFM Lending has agreed to acquire Homespire Mortgage.
Colorado housing market sees wider price cuts ahead of ski season
Colorado housing shows lower new-listing prices and widespread cuts. New-listing median $597,500 vs $649,900 statewide. 48% of listings reduced as under-contracts outpace new supply.
Banks earned $1 trillion windfall during Fed’s high-rate period
Lenders reportedly benefited from higher yields on deposits held at the Fed while paying relatively low rates to many savers.
Tech Pulse: Realtor groups talk tech; lenders stress compliance
Learn how AI and new tech platforms are transforming real estate and mortgage operations and addressing industry challenges.
Mortgage compliance challenges affect 60% of lenders
Carleton survey reveals 60% of organizations struggle with mortgage compliance challenges while two-thirds face monthly loan payment discrepancies.
Tech Pulse: Real estate referral landscape; new e-sign tool
Real estate agents are navigating a shifting lead-gen landscape — balancing referrals, paid portals like Zillow, and tech tools such as CRMs.
Groundfloor Lending expands leadership team
The recent appointments of Patrick Donoghue as vice president and general manager, Kendall Bazan as vice president of revenue, and Andrew Hurd as vice president of risk mark the next chapter for Groundfloor Lending as it matures into a standalone brand under the Groundfloor umbrella.
Texans Credit Union announces 105% LTV financing option
The credit union introduced three new loan options to spur home purchase activity at a time when many homebuyers are sidelined.
Tech Pulse: eXp’s digital twin trend; lenders urged to build AI compliance
Executives from eXp Realty discuss the use of digital twins, while a new survey offers the chance to weigh in on AI implementation.