It’s no coincidence that the post-2008 crisis mortgage expansion happened to occur during a period marked by transformative technological change in the industry. However, a double whammy of building economic headwinds and a proposed merger between ICE Mortgage Technology and Black
Housing Market Crash: What Happens to Homeowners if it Crashes?
How Does a Market Crash Affect Homeowners? If home values fall quickly, purchasers may find themselves with underwater mortgages, which means they must either stay in the house until the market recovers or sell and lose money. Homeowners owe more
Black Knight integrates servicing platform with Surefire CRM
Black Knight announced the integration of its digital servicing platform and its Surefire CRM, which it says will enhance customer engagement and retention. Servicing Digital, offered as an app or responsive web design, allows customers to easily access their loan-
San Diego Real Estate Market: Prices, Trends & Forecast 2022-2023
Is San Diego Housing Market Slowing? Home prices & sales are moderating in the San Diego housing market. While gains are diminishing, it is improbable that prices will fall precipitously in 2022. Supply and demand fundamentals continue to favor an expensive
The standoff between homebuyers and sellers
There’s a showdown at the housing market corral between homebuyers and sellers. (Image by Brandon Johnson/HW Media.) When I came up with the “savagely unhealthy housing market” label in February of this year, it was based on the premise that
Crypto outfit Moon Mortgage raises $3.5M seed round
Moon Mortgage, a crypto-backed mortgage provider, on Tuesday announced raising a $3.5 million seed round, led primarily by Cadenza Ventures and CoinFund. The funds will be utilized to finance its lending product, CryptoMortgage. Moon Mortgage’s CryptoMortgages will allow investors to
SF Bay Area Housing Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2022-2023
Will the Bay Area Housing Prices Drop? This page has been updated to reflect the most recent trends in the San Francisco Bay Area housing market. Even though homes in the Bay Area housing market continue to sell for record
Las Vegas Real Estate Market: Prices, Trends & Forecast 2022-2023
How is the Housing Market in Las Vegas? The Las Vegas housing market was extremely hot last year. The pandemic housing boom pushed home prices. The current market conditions are moving toward stability, making it an excellent moment for both
AEGIS Land Title acquires Capital Title of Washington
AEGIS Land Title Group last week announced the acquisition of Capital Title of Washington, a boutique independent title and escrow provider operating in the greater Seattle area. Terms of the deal between AEGIS, which is owned and operated by Paul
Locals Share Their Favorite Hidden Gems in Columbus, Ohio
For those living in Columbus, there is no denying how vibrant this state capital is. From having one of the country’s largest colleges to a top-rated zoo and aquarium, this city has lots to offer. Take a stroll through unique
Mortgage Coach integrates with Insellerate
Mortgage Coach, a mortgage platform that enables lenders to educate borrowers with home loan presentations, announced that its platform will be integrated with Insellerate, a customer relationship management (CRM) platform. The integration streamlines the sales process by enabling loan officers
Unlock Charlotte’s Hidden Gems: The 27 Best Spots to Uncover as a Local
Whether you’re considering living in Charlotte, recently rented an apartment in Second Ward, or a rental house in University City, there’s plenty to learn about your new city. Nestled close to the mountains and the beach, North Carolina’s largest city,
Lenders One opens first branch inside a Walmart
The first Walmart-based in-store branch from retail mortgage cooperative Lenders One opened this week in Newton, New Jersey. And two additional mortgage branches are expected to open in Walmarts in New Jersey and Florida within the next 30 days. Family
South Florida Housing Market Forecast 2022-2023: Will it Crash?
The Florida housing market had more new listings, higher median home prices, and signs of easing supply constraints in June and the second quarter of 2022 compared to June and the second quarter of 2021, according to the latest housing
Apartment Lighting Ideas to Illuminate Your Space
A good lighting design in your apartment can make a big difference in how comfortable and inviting your space feels. Whether you’re renting an apartment in Los Angeles, CA, or moving to Seattle, WA, there are a few things to
10 Pros and Cons of Living in Virginia
From the coastline to the mountain range, Virginia’s diverse geography makes this state favorable to all who live there. Take a hike through the Appalachian mountains or lay on the beach on the sandy shores of Sandbridge Beach; there are
Reinventing lead generation with the Qualified Borrower program
The mortgage industry needs to face the facts: today’s approach to lead generation is broken. For decades, mortgage lenders have relied on purchased lead lists to ferry in loan revenue. Unfortunately, purchased leads are expensive, and their lofty price tag
15 Mural Ideas to Liven Up Your Apartment & How to Select the Perfect One
Whether you just moved into an apartment in Chicago, IL, or bought a brownstone home in Brooklyn, NY, you may be itching to decorate your space and transform your home into something you’ve always dreamed of. However, cramped apartments or
Florida Real Estate Forecast Next 5 Years: Will it Crash?
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, out-of-state residents have flocked to the Sunshine State in quest of larger homes, more outdoor activities, and a higher quality of life. Population growth has resulted in a red-hot Florida residential real estate
The 8 Best Pets for Apartments
For animal lovers living in smaller spaces, it can be hard to find the right pet. There’s a lot to consider, from your building’s restrictions and noise levels to your budget and time commitment. However, of the more than 70
After forward retail deal with G-Rate collapses, FoA announces wholesale exit
Guaranteed Rate this week walked away from negotiations to acquire Finance of America’s forward mortgage retail channel, which may result in FoA closing the division, sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations told HousingWire. Meanwhile, FoA confirmed Friday that Finance
Rumors of Credit Suisse’s death are greatly exaggerated
Switzerland-based global lender Credit Suisse Group AG had a rough start this week after its stock was beaten down by 11%, the value of its riskiest debt fell more than 10% and the cost of purchasing derivatives insuring against the bank defaulting
Taking Care of a Flooded Apartment in 9 Steps
If you live somewhere that experience severe storms, you may be at risk of a flooded apartment, especially on ground-floor levels. Flooding is the most expensive natural disaster, and not only does it cause damage to personal items, but it
HousingWire Magazine: October/November 2022
Brena Nath, Director of HW+ and Events OUR OCTOBER/NOVEMBER ISSUE has long focused on the state of housing, but what’s unique about the theme this year is the collaboration and synergies that are happening in the space. The state of