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“In the second quarter, revenue increased, operating leverage improved and our net loss narrowed substantially even as i...
08/05/2026

“In the second quarter, revenue increased, operating leverage improved and our net loss narrowed substantially even as interest rates rose meaningfully beginning in March,” loanDepot Founder and CEO Anthony Hsieh.

The lender's loss shrank to $6.6 million, but a rate-driven servicing valuation gain drove much of it as adjusted losses

“Many of the top-performing ZIP codes are smaller markets benefiting from population growth, new housing development, an...
08/05/2026

“Many of the top-performing ZIP codes are smaller markets benefiting from population growth, new housing development, and proximity to major employment hubs,” said Daniel Cobb, senior editor at MovingPlace.

The market is bifurcated into those looking for affordable housing outside of metropolitan cores and high-end buyers pri

Interim CEO Daniel Lewis, founder and CEO of Orange Capital, is a major shareholder and has advised Better in recent mon...
08/04/2026

Interim CEO Daniel Lewis, founder and CEO of Orange Capital, is a major shareholder and has advised Better in recent months on cost cutting and strategic planning.

The competitive and controversial leader, who will stay on the board, oversaw rapid growth but also a massive downsizing

The filing did not disclose which state has yet to consent to the deal. Two Harbors will issue a press release when the ...
08/03/2026

The filing did not disclose which state has yet to consent to the deal. Two Harbors will issue a press release when the state does act, and the merger will close the following day.

The merger was supposed to close on Aug. 3, but an approval was not received in time, although regulatory certainty was

“We think we have a good value proposition for loan officers, and we're focused on markets where we know there's a lot o...
08/03/2026

“We think we have a good value proposition for loan officers, and we're focused on markets where we know there's a lot of housing opportunity — where we might not have the coverage we would like,” Chase Home Lending CEO Sean Grzebin said.

The investment is expected to bring a 40% increase to Chase Home Lending's mortgage capacity, with the addition of 850 n

The New Jersey-based originator will pay 171,074 customers impacted in a 2024 hack, the fourth lender in recent weeks to...
08/03/2026

The New Jersey-based originator will pay 171,074 customers impacted in a 2024 hack, the fourth lender in recent weeks to end a similar class action lawsuit.

AnnieMac Home Mortgage will pay 171,074 customers impacted in a 2024 hack, making it the fourth lender in recent weeks t

“We are unaware of any regulatory matter, inquiry or investigation with regard to or arising from our mortgage lending b...
07/31/2026

“We are unaware of any regulatory matter, inquiry or investigation with regard to or arising from our mortgage lending business, and we do not believe any such matter, inquiry or investigation exists,” Morgan Stanley told the Wall Street Journal.

The Wall Street Journal reported federal whistleblower allegations exist, citing unnamed sources and viewed documents, b

loanDepot is also suing WestCap in a state court, and fending off a class action steering complaint in federal court by ...
07/31/2026

loanDepot is also suing WestCap in a state court, and fending off a class action steering complaint in federal court by consumers.

Loandepot is arguing that its local rival, West Capital Lending, has no standing to sue it over the statute meant to pro

After making significant investments in AI this year, ICE executives asserted how its strategy and volume of data made i...
07/31/2026

After making significant investments in AI this year, ICE executives asserted how its strategy and volume of data made its technology stand out in a veiled jab at a growing field of rivals.

The mortgage technology unit of Intercontinental Exchange reported a return to profitability in the second quarter, as r

“We are continuously improving our systems and policies to bring loans in the door in all economic environments while ma...
07/30/2026

“We are continuously improving our systems and policies to bring loans in the door in all economic environments while maintaining a bedrock commitment to risk management,” Freddie Mac Chief Financial Officer Jim Whitlinger said.

Positive changes in credit provisions contributed to a multiyear high in net income as the GSE and its rival fought to p

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