Nearly half of mortgaged homeowners are equity-rich again as home prices soared in the second quarter of 2024. New data from ATTOM found that 49.2% of mortgaged residential properties were considered equity-rich in Q2, up from 45.8% in Q1. This matches a record high from the spring of 2023 and is the first increase after…
By JARED WHITLEY Leaders at a mortgage broker caught up in litigation over United Wholesale Mortgage’s “All In” ultimatum say they never agreed to be in an exclusive relationship with Mat Ishbia’s company. Lawyers for UWM filed suit against Atlantic Trust Mortgage Corporation in January, claiming they submitted at least 71 mortgages to rivals Rocket Mortgage or…
Rocket Companies has appointed an AI-oriented independent director to its Board of Directors, according to a press release. The new addition, Alex Rampell, is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz who focuses on fintech investments. Described as a “serial entrepreneur,” he co-founded companies like Affirm, a leader in “buy-now-pay-later,” and TrialPay, a transactional advertising and…
By KIMBERLEY HAAS Rocket Pro TPO is kicking off its annual December to Remember event and the executive vice president says it will mean more for mortgage professionals this year than ever before. Mike Fawaz and his team announced on Nov. 20 that they will again be spreading holiday cheer this month with wins focused…
By KIMBERLEY HAAS After a 27-year career, Rocket Companies CEO Jay Farner is retiring this week and he will be remembered as a keen businessman who helped make mortgages more accessible to average Americans as technology pushed transactions out of traditional offices and onto mobile devices. Leaders at the company announced Farner’s retirement on February…
By KIMBERLEY HAAS Leaders at Rocket Companies in Detroit have launched a credit card designed for potential homebuyers and homeowners. Cardholders can earn 5% back – up to $8,000 – to use for closing costs and down payments with the Rocket Visa Signature Card. Homeowners with loans serviced by Rocket Mortgage can use points to receive…
By KIMBERLEY HAAS A Florida mortgage broker challenging United Wholesale Mortgage’s ultimatum agreement wants to include recent disclosures and statements related to the company’s successes to help prove his antitrust claims. Daniel Okavage of The Okavage Group in St. Augustine is pursuing a federal class-action suit on behalf of all mortgage brokers that work, or…
Leaders at Rocket Companies have debuted a credit card with cashback rewards designed for homebuyers. The Rocket Visa Signature Card is the first credit card with rewards created for this purpose, Rocket leaders said in a press release. “Every day, consumers tap their credit card to refill their gas tank, stock up on groceries or…
By KIMBERLEY HAAS Industry leaders are sharing their thoughts as 2022 winds down and they are expressing gratitude despite challenges in the current market. Bill Banfield, EVP of Capital Markets at Rocket Mortgage in Detroit, Michigan, said he appreciates the mental stimulation of navigating a tough market because people are forced to get creative in…
Rocket’s CFO and General Counsel are both retiring, resulting in changes to its executive leadership, the company announced in a press release. Julie Booth, CFO and Treasurer, will be retiring effective November 15. She has been with Rocket Mortgage for nearly 20 years and has served as CFO since 2005. She will be replaced by…
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