Bilt Card 2.0 Will Earn Points on Any Mortgage Payment
There’s a new credit card in the works that will earn points on any mortgage payment you make each month. The Bilt Card 2.0 is… Read More »Bilt Card 2.0 Will Earn Points on Any Mortgage Payment
Mortgage News
The latest real estate and mortgage industry news, digested. Look beyond the headlines to better understand what’s really happening.
I’ve been covering the mortgage industry since 2006, at a time when scores of banks and lenders were closing their doors after some very big boom years.
In fact, you can see my ongoing list of mortgage layoffs and closures if you’re curious just how many companies didn’t survive that period.
Fortunately, the climate has improved considerably since then, despite a big uptick in mortgage rates lately.
This too has led to companies merging or folding entirely, though this time around due to a lack of volume as opposed to an increase in loan defaults.
I strive to write compelling mortgage news stories, whether it’s the top lenders for a given year, a novel mortgage product, new loan limits, or a big policy change.
You can see all my latest mortgage news posts below.
Soon You’ll Be Able to Pay the Mortgage with Venmo
We’ve all heard about paying the mortgage with a credit card, something that wasn’t possible until very recently. It still technically isn’t a direct option,… Read More »Soon You’ll Be Able to Pay the Mortgage with Venmo
Mortgage Lender Lower Partners with Real Estate Brokerage HomeSmart to Win More Business
In a bid to expand its reach to even more home buyers, mortgage lender Lower has inked a new agreement with real estate brokerage HomeSmart.… Read More »Mortgage Lender Lower Partners with Real Estate Brokerage HomeSmart to Win More Business
Powell Admits Mortgage-Backed Security Purchases May Have Gone Too Far
During a National Association for Business Economics (NABE) conference in Philadelphia, Fed Chair Jerome Powell admitted they maybe went too far buying up mortgage-backed securities… Read More »Powell Admits Mortgage-Backed Security Purchases May Have Gone Too Far
UWM Customers Will Soon Earn Bilt Points for On-Time Mortgage Payments
Well, it appears the rumors were true. You’ll soon be able to earn Bilt points when you make your monthly mortgage payment. Today, UWM and… Read More »UWM Customers Will Soon Earn Bilt Points for On-Time Mortgage Payments
Better Mortgage Expects Business to Boom Thanks to Two New Mega Partnerships
Recently, Better Home & Finance Holding Company (or simply “Better”) said it executed two agreements that it believes will materially increase its monthly home loan… Read More »Better Mortgage Expects Business to Boom Thanks to Two New Mega Partnerships
The Problem with Trump’s Plan to Build More Homes
President Trump has called on the big home builders to build more homes in a new social media post. It’s no secret that housing affordability… Read More »The Problem with Trump’s Plan to Build More Homes
Better Mortgage Launches a Bank Statement HELOC
In a bid to help more gig workers, freelancers, and self-employed borrowers tap into their equity, mortgage lender Better has launched a new “Bank Statement… Read More »Better Mortgage Launches a Bank Statement HELOC
2026 Conforming Loan Limits Get Early Boost, But Point to Slowing Home Price Gains
So far, at least three large mortgage companies have upped conforming loan limits ahead of time for 2026. This has been somewhat customary lately as… Read More »2026 Conforming Loan Limits Get Early Boost, But Point to Slowing Home Price Gains
Is the Compass Anywhere Merger a Big Mortgage Victory for Guaranteed Rate?
Lately, the battle for supremacy in the mortgage/real estate world has heated up tremendously. First, we saw Rocket acquire real estate brokerage Redfin, and most… Read More »Is the Compass Anywhere Merger a Big Mortgage Victory for Guaranteed Rate?