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Logan Finance launches new product suite for non-QM borrowers

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Nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) lender Logan Finance Corp. has launched a new set of loan products designed to serve borrowers who fall outside traditional lending requirements. The “Open Road” product series includes seven mortgage offerings tailored to self-employed individuals, real estate investors and international homebuyers. Logan Finance says the suite is intended to close a growing […]

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With rate locks up, Optimal Blue launches automated refinance tool

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Amid expectations that interest rate declines may reignite refinance activity, Optimal Blue on Monday launched a new tool that automatically analyzes loan officer portfolios each month to identify recapture opportunities. The tool is designed to ensure loan officers are ready when refinance volume picks up. While refinances declined in May from the prior month, Optimal

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Mortgage demand dips over holiday but keeps yearly momentum

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Mortgage applications decreased by 3.9% for the week ending May 30, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). On an unadjusted basis, the index fell 15% during the week marked by the Memorial Day holiday. But economists and loan officers say the year-to-date landscape looks much better. “Mortgage applications decreased over the week,

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Fello’s next big move: Bringing AI-powered human touch to the mortgage industry

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As borrower expectations for personalized, timely communication rise, loan officers are turning to AI-powered tools to stay competitive. Intelligent automation is no longer a future vision but a present necessity that helps lenders scale personalization, deepen client relationships, and uncover new opportunities. Ryan Young, founder and CEO of Fello.ai, recently shared how AI is transforming

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Judge dismisses insider trading suit against Rocket’s Dan Gilbert

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Rocket Companies scored a win in a derivative lawsuit alleging insider trading by its primary stakeholder, Rocket Holdings, Inc. (RHI), an entity owned by founder and chairman Dan Gilbert, and its board of directors. The lawsuit stemmed from two complaints, one filed by the Doris Shenwick Trust in November 2021 and another by investor Christopher

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Americans tapped $25B in home equity in Q1 2025

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U.S. homeowners tapped nearly $25 billion in home equity through second-lien mortgages during the first quarter of 2025 — the largest volume for this period in 17 years, according to the ICE Mortgage Technology‘s newest Mortgage Monitor report. That marks a 22% increase compared to the same quarter last year. The first quarter is typically

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The HELPER Act promises to open up housing opportunities and give the real estate business a much-needed lift 

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A firefighter and his pregnant wife were unable to buy a two-bedroom home in the neighborhood where they grew up; two teachers had dashed dreams of owning their bungalow near the school where they work. These are just two examples of the heartbreaking scenarios you hear about in the real estate business. It’s no secret

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Luxury rentals gain ground as more high-end buyers opt to lease

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As mortgage rates remain elevated and housing inventory remains tight, luxury rentals are increasingly becoming a preferred choice for high-income U.S. households, marking a shift in how high-end housing is being viewed and occupied across the U.S. Industry data shows a marked uptick in demand for luxury rentals, especially in markets outside of traditional urban

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Supreme Lending to acquire Michigan Mutual: sources

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Dallas-based Supreme Lending has reached a deal to acquire Michigan Mutual, Inc. (MiMutual), adding a wholesale platform and a presence in Michigan to its operations, sources told HousingWire. Founded in 1999, Supreme Lending originated $3.8 billion over the past 12 months, with most of its volume concentrated in Texas, Florida and California, according to mortgage

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