Longbridge Achieves Record Q1 Profit, Exceeding Full-Year 2025 Projections
Longbridge Financial, a subsidiary of Ellington Financial, achieved $57.5 million in net income for Q1, outperforming its total from the previous year.
Report: Nearly Half of LA Wildfire Survivors Face Crisis as Temporary Housing Funds Expire
A new report shows nearly half of LA wildfire survivors face housing instability as temporary assistance expires, with two-thirds still lacking stable housing.
Q1 2026 Earnings Report: Publicly Traded Mortgage and Real Estate Companies
Q1 2026 earnings show major mortgage lenders, brokerages, homebuilders, listing portals, and title firms navigating a mixed but forward-looking market environment.
Rocket Companies Posts Strongest Quarter in Four Years: What Private Lenders Should Know
Rocket Companies achieved its most profitable quarter in four years, driven by AI adoption, servicing portfolio growth, and strategic acquisitions. Here's what it means for private lenders.
AI in Mortgage Servicing: Why Automated Communication Failures Put Borrowers at Risk
Automated servicing messages sent hundreds of borrowers incorrect reinstatement information. Here's what the incident reveals about AI oversight gaps in mortgage servicing.
Support for Homebuyers Expands to Middle Class Amid Rising Prices
Homebuyer assistance has evolved into a key economic strategy, extending beyond poverty relief to actively support and preserve homeownership across communities.
California Housing Affordability Reaches Highest Level in Recent Years
Discover how a high annual income threshold impacts mortgage affordability in California's evolving housing market, highlighting financial implications for private lenders.
loanDepot reports increased Q1 losses due to market volatility and shrinking margins
loanDepot reported a Q1 net loss of $54.9 million, with revenues at $286.4 million and a decline in gain-on-sale margins, raising concerns for private lenders.
Finance of America reports $35.2 million profit in Q1 amid rising originations.
Finance of America reports a Q1 net income of $35.2M on $120.1M revenue, with funded volume increasing by 6% to $596M and submissions reaching $918M.
The Motivated Mover Method Provides a Framework for a Predictable Real Estate Pipeline
Discover Kendall Bonner's "Motivated Mover Method," a strategic approach for real estate agents to create a consistent pipeline through life event insights.