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With 20% market share, independent mortgage brokers are competing directly with retail lenders

Housing Wire

In today’s low-rate environment, wholesale mortgage lending continues to grow, making up more than 20% market share. The brokers were in agreement that recruiting talent and maintaining strong partnerships will be key to not only brand development, but a lasting foundation that will continue post-pandemic. “So

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What mortgage lenders need to know about wholesale

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke with Desmond Smith , chief growth officer at United Wholesale Mortgage , about the role that wholesale lending plays in the mortgage ecosystem and common myths and misconceptions about becoming an independent mortgage broker. HousingWire: What role has wholesale lending historically played in the mortgage ecosystem?

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Lower debuts white label mortgage platform

Housing Wire

While launching an in-house mortgage lending operation has been a complex undertaking for many businesses, Lower says its new platform will allow partner companies to offer customers a full menu of home financing options and expand their lending footprint to more than 93% of the U.S. population. Lower originated $4.19

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HUD dings Movement Mortgage for alleged fair housing violations

Housing Wire

The agreement resolves a complaint the NCRC filed in October 2021 with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. NCRC alleged the Fort Mill, South Carolina-based retail lender discriminated against Black and Hispanic people seeking mortgages in the Seattle-Tacoma area.

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Interfirst to lay off 140 employees

Housing Wire

Presented by: Acra Lending. Godin relaunched the business in late 2019 as a lender focused on both wholesale and retail channels. Interfirst boasted of its ability to train people with no background in mortgage through a rigorous training course.

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United Wholesale Mortgage’s Blink+ tool includes an LOS, POS and CRM all in one package

Housing Wire

The wholesale channel will continue to grow as more retail originators and borrowers learn the benefits of working with a mortgage broker. The company also offers both onsite and virtual Success Track training for loan officers, processors and broker owners. Mat Ishbia, President and CEO.

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What’s in store for non-QM in 2024?

Housing Wire

We also continue to keep our eye on any disruption in the warehouse lending space and see as an area of potential focus headed into 2024. Our client development team spends a lot of time at conference forums and in retail branches educating loan officers. HW: What are the strengths of the non-QM sector?

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