Insellerate, Newport Beach, Calif., a provider of customer relationship management and marketing automation platforms to the mortgage lender and real estate industries, announced a strategic investment led by Argentum with participation from First Analysis.
Tag: Fannie Mae
Younger Would-Be Home Buyers Increasingly Pessimistic
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index fell to its lowest level since just after the start of the pandemic as affordability constraints, particularly involving younger home buyers, continued to weigh on the housing market.
January Employment Shows Solid 467,000 Gain
For the first time in months, the Employment Report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics exceeded expectations: employers added 467,000 jobs in January, despite a surge in Omicron-variant coronavirus cases, BLS reported Friday.
Industry Briefs Jan. 20, 2022: ICE Mortgage Technology Partners with Colorado Housing/Finance Authority
ICE Mortgage Technology, Pleasanton, Calif., announced the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority integrated Encompass Investor Connect and AIQ into its technology, enabling faster and easier loan delivery and funding.
Housing Starts End Year on Positive Note
Housing starts posted a modest increase in December, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Wednesday, and jumped by nearly 16 percent from a year ago.
Dealmaker: Merchants Capital Secures $141M for Washington Mixed-Use Development
Merchants Capital, Carmel, Ind., secured more than $141 million in financing for Waterfront Station II, a mixed-income mixed-use property currently under construction in Washington, D.C.
Industry Briefs Jan. 18, 2022: First American Acquires Mother Lode Holding Co.
First American Financial Corp., Santa Ana, Calif., signed an agreement for its acquisition of Mother Lode Holding Co., a California-based provider of title insurance, underwriting and escrow services for residential and commercial real estate transactions with 17 operating subsidiaries throughout the U.S., including its principal subsidiary Placer Title Co.
Industry Briefs Jan. 10, 2022: Covius Integrates with Stavvy on RON Signing for Loss Mitigation Clients
Covius, Denver, integrated Stavvy into its loss mitigation and loan modification platforms. Stavvy is a Boston-based fintech company specializing in eClosing functionality and remote online notary services.
FHFA Targets Increases to GSE Pricing Framework; Upfront Loan-Level Pricing Adjustments Take Effect Apr. 1
The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Wednesday announced targeted increases to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s upfront fees for certain high-balance loans and second-home loans, effective Apr. 1.
FHFA Targets Increases to GSE Pricing Framework; Upfront Loan-Level Pricing Adjustments Take Effect Apr. 1
The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Wednesday announced targeted increases to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s upfront fees for certain high-balance loans and second-home loans, effective Apr. 1.