Fathom and Bed Bath and Beyond terminate merger agreement.

2026-10-05T14:11:13-07:00Articles, loan servicing private lenders, private lender servicing|

Several companies are attributing recent strategic shifts to persistent dislocations between their trading prices and intrinsic valuations, saying share-price dynamics have forced a reassessment of capital allocation and corporate governance. In the mortgage and housing finance ecosystem, such valuation gaps can compress access to [...]

Alex Vidal explains why REMAX and Real could be stronger together.

2026-10-05T13:25:15-07:00Articles, private lender servicing, private loan servicing company|

He joined after the closing that created Real REMAX Group, stepping into a consolidated ownership structure while both legacy brands continue to operate under distinct identities. That arrangement reflects a deliberate strategy to preserve brand equity and customer recognition even as the parent entity [...]

Valon secures $150M in Series D funding at a $2.3B valuation.

2026-10-05T12:37:00-07:00Articles, private lender servicing, private mortgage servicing companies|

The financing round that doubled the company's prior valuation and welcomed Ribbit Capital as a new backer constitutes a clear market endorsement of mortgage-focused fintech strategies. Such a valuation leap signals stronger perceived product-market fit and growth potential, while the entry of a specialist [...]

The Loan Store rebrands as Averra Financial.

2026-10-05T09:12:34-07:00Articles, private lender servicing, private loan servicing company|

A wholesale lender reported a 68% increase in non‑QM originations over the comparable period, reflecting a pronounced uptick in demand channeled through brokers and wholesale partners. The jump suggests robust investor appetite for non‑QM paper and indicates the lender has successfully expanded product offerings [...]

States increase enforcement against deed theft amid rising property fraud.

2026-10-05T08:57:11-07:00Articles, loan servicing for private money lenders, private lender servicing|

Deed-theft protections enacted in Maryland and Alabama: implications for private lenders with enhanced title checks, filing safeguards and risk mitigation.

Better ends challenge to Garg’s bid to oust directors and reclaim control.

2026-10-05T07:52:06-07:00Articles, loan servicing for private money lenders, private lender servicing|

A special committee’s decision to drop its challenge to a preliminary independent inspection report signals a meaningful shift in corporate oversight and dispute resolution. By stepping aside, the committee effectively removes a procedural barrier that had delayed formal acceptance and follow-up on the inspector’s [...]

Berkshire Hathaway acquires an additional $53.9 million of Lennar stock.

2026-10-04T10:36:25-07:00Articles, loan servicing private lenders, private lender servicing|

Berkshire Hathaway bought $53.9M (660,410 shares) of Lennar, raising homebuilder exposure—implications for private construction lenders' pipeline and risks.

FHA Expands UAD 3.6 Access to All Approved Lenders.

2026-10-03T11:55:00-07:00Articles, private lender servicing, private mortgage loan servicing|

FHA opens UAD 3.6 to approved Title II and HECM lenders; modernized appraisal format optional while UAD 2.6 remains available. Private lenders review. now.

MLS leaders view lawfare as the norm and anticipate further litigation.

2026-10-02T13:11:41-07:00Articles, loan servicing private lenders, private lender servicing|

MLS legal panel advised lenders to model cooperation participation and data-access plans to mitigate liability exposure as lawsuits and demand letters rise

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