Rocket Companies rolled out the first phase of a new brand identity designed to attract key buyer demographics and unite the company’s different arms. The new design positions Rocket “as one of the most inclusive brands in America,” company leaders said, and unifies all of the company’s services under the umbrella “Rocket” brand. “This design…
By KIMBERLEY HAAS As 2024 comes to a close, we are taking a look at what had the most impact on our audience this year. Articles and podcasts about advancements in technology, the National Association of Realtors settlement, and a class action lawsuit against United Wholesale Mortgage top the list. Advancements In Technology Technology and…
By NICOLE MURRAY “Marry the house, date the rate” seemed like a reasonable homebuying strategy when economists were predicting mortgage rates would drop in 2024 and beyond. But now, looking into 2025, it seems like higher rates are here to stay. The economic research team at Realtor.com says mortgage rates will average 6.3% across 2025…
By KIMBERLEY HAAS Rocket Mortgage has launched new 15- and 30-year home equity loan options and the executive vice president at Rocket Pro TPO says brokers can use them to help clients who need cash. The new terms complement Rocket’s existing 10- and 20-year options and Mike Fawaz said in an interview with The Mortgage…
Taking November’s emphasis on gratefulness as their cue, Rocket Pro TPO is taking 24 bps off eligible loans as a “thank you” to its partners. Rocket Pro TPO EVP Mike Fawaz announced the promotion in a video. 24 Takeoff applies to purchases and refis for conventional, VA, and FHA loans. It does not apply to…
By KIMBERLEY HAAS As lenders work to stay on top of advances in artificial intelligence, companies are hiring the top minds in mortgage technology. Mortgage technology expert Dan Sogorka officially joined Rocket Pro TPO as its general manager on Sept. 3. He has been running mortgage tech companies for the last 25 years. “I love…
Rocket Pro TPO is the first company to raise the national conforming loan limit, up from $766,550 to $802,650. The new limit for Alaska and Hawaii is $1,203,975. Buyers can now access 2025’s limits for conforming loans, which could mean less money down, more cash out, or better pricing for clients who need loans above…
Mortgage tech expert Dan Sogorka has joined Rocket Pro Third Party Origination as its General Manager, the company announced. Sogorka brings extensive experience to the newly created role, which he officially started on September 3. “I’ve spent decades leveraging technology to simplify the complex home financing process. Now, I’m eager to tap into that skillset…
By KIMBERLEY HAAS The executive vice president of Rocket Pro TPO has some advice for the broker community as temperatures cool and autumn begins: Ignore the noise. “We live in a world where there’s so much noise out there. I mean, there’s stuff on social media. If you turn on the TV, you hear stuff…
Rocket Mortgage rolled out a new temporary buydown option covering the cost of a lower interest rate for two years. “Welcome Home RateBreak” is a lender-paid 2-1 buydown program where borrowers get a two-point reduction for the first year and one point for the second year before returning to the note rate in the third…
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