Housing

loanDepot reunites ‘original architects’ of consumer direct model

loanDepot, Inc. said on Tuesday it has moved two of its key consumer direct lending executives into new roles, reflecting a renewed focus on the channel. The move follows a series of lea...

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PRMI appoints three division presidents

Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) recently announced the appointment of three new division presidents. Eduardo Paras, based in Chicago, brings over 20 years of mortgage industry ...

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Zillow and Esusu expand credit-building for renters

Zillow is expanding its rent reporting program through a new partnership with Esusu, allowing renters across the U.S. to use their on-time rent payments to build credit history. The part...

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Floify launches Dynamic AI data extraction tool

Point-of-sale (POS) solutions company Floify announced on Tuesday its launch of Dynamic AI, a new capability that shifts the mortgage application process by moving document collection and AI-driven...

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Stellar MLS, BeachesMLS enter data sharing agreement

Real estate professionals in Northern Florida now have access to listings in South Florida without needing an additional MLS subscription. Stellar MLS and BeachesMLS have entered into a reciprocal ...

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Mortgage rates aren’t budging during the shutdown. How long will it last?

The story of the 2025 housing market hasn’t been as positive as many industry professionals would like, but the last three months of the year could serve as a warm blanket to an otherwise chilly en...

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Mat Ishbia reimagines servicing at UWM through Bilt rewards platform

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM)’s new partnership with loyalty platform Bilt underscores CEO Mat Ishbia’s vision for the company’s servicing portfolio since bringing these operations in house. Trad...

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Dark Matter expands Empower LOS with eClosing integration

Dark Matter Technologies has expanded its Empower loan origination system (LOS) to include eClosing capabilities by integrating Wolters Kluwer’s eOriginal ClosingCenter and eOriginal eAsset Managem...

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Real releases embedded lending solution

The Real Brokerage announced its launch of Real Wallet Capital, a new lending product that gives the company’s U.S. real estate agents access to working capital directly through its digital platfor...

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Xactus launches first borrower mortgage intent index

Xactus, a fintech specializing in mortgage verification solutions, on Tuesday launched the Xactus Mortgage Intent Index, which is described as the industry’s first measurement of borrower mortgage ...

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Homes.com launches AI-powered ‘Smart Search’

Homes.com has introduced Smart Search, an artificial intelligence-powered feature designed to make finding homes more intuitive and conversational. The new search tool allows users to lo...

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Vanguard report reveals gaps in US retirement readiness

Fewer than half of Americans are financially prepared to maintain their standard of living after they stop working, according to Vanguard‘s Retirement Outlook. The study, released Tuesda...

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Experian makes VantageScore 4.0 free for mortgage lenders

Experian announced on Tuesday that it will offer VantageScore 4.0 for free to its mortgage clients in an effort to accelerate adoption — a move that comes just a week after competitor Equifax intr...

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CRMLS catches ire of Compass CEO Robert Reffkin

The nation’s largest multiple listing service (MLS) by subscriber count, California Regional MLS (CRMLS), is the latest firm to catch the wrath of Compass CEO Robert Reffkin. In a social...

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UWM to offer mortgage payment rewards in partnership with Bilt

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) will begin offering rewards on mortgage payments through a new partnership with Bilt, following its $100 million investment in the loyalty platform announced in July...

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Consumer-permissioned is the future. Is your business ready?

You’ve built a lending process that works. Your team is efficient, your systems are dialed in and you’ve invested in technology to stay competitive. But if you still rely on credit reports, static ...

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Los Angeles home prices level off as new listings trend lower

The Los Angeles metro housing market remains tight, but prices show early signs of softening as new listings come in below current medians. HW Data shows about 1,437 single-family homes sold last w...

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NAR unveils new value proposition as it looks ahead

For the National Association of Realtors (NAR,) transparency is the name of the game and the trade group is starting this effort by unveiling parts of its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, which will be pr...

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Washington, D.C. housing market leans seller as prices hold steady

HW Data shows the Washington, D.C. housing market remains stable heading into mid-October, with modest sales volume and steady pricing. The District recorded 99 single-family home sales last week, ...

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Miami has the world’s biggest housing bubble. Local experts reject that label

Miami has been ranked as the world’s most overvalued housing market, according to the 2025 UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index. But Florida real estate leaders say the city’s fundamentals remain st...

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Dallas housing market shows steady demand as inventory expands

HW Data shows 2,850 single-family homes sold across the DFW metroplex last week, marking consistent sales volume as the region adjusts to a slower but still active pace. The market data signals a b...

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