LendingHome will now offer an online mortgage product for consumers; LendingHome was launched in 2014 and has been funding short-term bridge and rental loans for property investors; the platform has funded over $1 billion in loans; features of the product include: an automated process, real time rates, loan guidance and real estate agent connectivity. Source
Lenders today are under a massive amount of stress as many borrowers feel increased fluctuation in their financial health; lenders...
Even before the pandemic, mortgage originations were trending downward. Originations are expected to decrease in 2020 to $1.1 trillion, down...
Automated mortgage transaction technology firm Roostify has announced Frank Gelbart as its new chief revenue officer; Frank Gelbart has over 20 years of experience with technology companies and was previously president, CEO and co-founder of Appfluent Technology; Roostify is a fast growing startup and is currently partnering with JPMorgan for mortgage lending technology innovation. Source
"Rocket Mortgage has forever changed the way people think about getting a mortgage," said Jay Farner, CEO of Quicken Loans; for 2016 Quicken Loans has reported record originations of $96 billion with $7 billion contributed by Rocket Mortgage which has been originating loans for 11 months; consumers have reported high demand for the Rocket Mortgage product which provides a much simpler process for homeowners by digitally verifying income, credit, assets and property valuations. Source
Total loans at banks fell by 1.5 percent during the first half of June, according to data compiled by the...
Quicken Loans parent company, Rocket Companies, filed their paperwork to go public on the NYSE and will likely price before...
NY based Quontic Bank saw retail deposits grow by 261 percent to $200mn and their retail customer base double in...
Ally Bank has expanded its banking products to include mortgages and will offer the loans through an online service called Ally Home; the online service offering seeks to meet heightened expectations and shifting market priorities for digital, tech-driven customer experiences; with Ally Home, borrowers will have the option to manage their communication through email and their documentation online through any device; the bank also says it has partnered with mortgage servicing specialist, LenderLive, to provide fast and efficient service. Source
Better Mortgage is now offering mortgage loans in thirteen states with the expansion to Florida; the lender offers a number of advantages for borrowers including a 100% digital experience and a verified pre-approval letter for qualified borrowers within 24 hours; with the licensing in Florida, Better Mortgage gains access to lending in Tampa and Jacksonville, recently reported as two of the healthiest housing markets in the country. Source