Last call for the 2023 Finance Leaders
Housing Wire
JANUARY 27, 2023
Today marks the last day to nominate someone for the 2023 HW Finance Leaders award. Don’t miss the chance to recognize the top finance executive at your organization!
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Finance of America Mortgage announces shutdown
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Amid one of the most challenging mortgage markets since the great financial crisis, Finance of America Mortgage LLC (FAM) will shut down by the end of the year following its decision to exit the wholesale channel and the collapse of a forward retail deal with Guaranteed Rate earlier this month. The board of directors of multichannel lender Finance of America Companies Inc. The company declined to comment on whether Finance of America found another buyer for the retail branches.
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Finance of America now offers renovation loans
Housing Wire
MAY 10, 2021
Lending and services platform Finance of America Inc. announced today the launch of Finance of America Home Improvement , a new business division offering non-mortgage financing options, including renovation loans.
Introducing the 2022 Finance Leaders!
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2022
HousingWire’s Housing Finance Leaders. Entering its second year, this year’s class spotlights the top finance executives who are driving financial performance and helping their businesses access the capital markets. VP, Capital Markets & Finance. SVP, Finance.
Nominations for the 2023 HW Finance Leaders award are now open
Housing Wire
JANUARY 11, 2023
In its 3rd year, the HW Finance Leaders award is celebrating the industry’s top finance executives who have muscled through another unprecedented year in housing and helped their organizations come out on top. So what does it take to be among the HW Finance Leaders?
Bill Dallas out at Finance of America Mortgage
Housing Wire
MARCH 18, 2022
Veteran mortgage executive Bill Dallas has left his position as president of Finance of America Mortgage amid larger changes to the Texas-based nonbank lender’s C-Suite and business lines. His exit was first reported by Inside Mortgage Finance. Presented by: Finance of America.
Financing proves an obstacle for ADUs
Housing Wire
JULY 20, 2022
The Joe Biden administration broadly identified this financing issue. The problem then, the authors found, is ascertaining favorable financing. The post Financing proves an obstacle for ADUs appeared first on HousingWire. Accessory dwelling units are increasingly legal.
Finance of America asks investors to look beyond traditional mortgage
Housing Wire
MARCH 3, 2022
Finance of America Companies on Wednesday told investors that it managed to increase in originations in 2021, but a more competitive landscape reduced margins and, consequently, the company’s net income. Finance of America funded $35.6 Finance of America shares were trading at $3.39
Finance of America CEO Patti Cook announces retirement
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Multichannel lender Finance of America (FOA) announced Thursday its chief executive officer, Patti Cook , will retire as soon as the company finds a successor. Presented by: Finance of America. Finance of America’s valuation at the debut was expected to be $1.9
Finance of America cut 600 jobs in Q1
Housing Wire
MAY 9, 2022
Fast-rising interest rates hit Finance of America Companies hard in the first quarter of 2022 and the company cut almost 600 jobs compared to one year ago. . Finance of America shares closed at $2.46 The post Finance of America cut 600 jobs in Q1 appeared first on HousingWire.
Nominations for HousingWire’s Finance Leaders award are now open!
Housing Wire
JANUARY 11, 2022
Unlike other HousingWire awards, Finance Leaders focuses specifically on corporate finance, secondary marketing, capital markets or strategic finance executives within mortgage banking or a real estate brokerage only.
Finance of America unveils hybrid reverse mortgage product
Housing Wire
MARCH 11, 2021
Finance of America Reverse will soon debut a hybrid product that combines elements of a reverse mortgage with a forward mortgage. Finance of America Reverse, owned by Blackstone , will be rolling out the new product in April.
Finance of America eliminates big chunk of workforce as losses mount
Housing Wire
AUGUST 4, 2022
Finance of America posted steep losses in the second quarter and has pledged to eliminate a significant percentage of its workforce to contain the financial fallout. Finance of America shares closed at $1.97 Mortgage Earnings Finance of America refinance
Nominations are closing soon for 2022 Finance Leaders!
Housing Wire
JANUARY 28, 2022
The second annual Finance Leaders award will be closing today, but there’s still time to nominate someone before the end of the day! Eligible nominees must be corporate finance, secondary marketing, capital markets or strategic finance executives.
Finance of America to acquire Parkside’s wholesale biz
Housing Wire
APRIL 27, 2021
Finance of America intends to acquire Parkside Lending ‘s third-party origination channel operation for $40 million, the publicly traded lender and servicer announced Tuesday. The post Finance of America to acquire Parkside’s wholesale biz appeared first on HousingWire.
Rethinking Housing-Finance Policy
Appraisal Buzz
AUGUST 24, 2021
The post Rethinking Housing-Finance Policy appeared first on DSNews. The post Rethinking Housing-Finance Policy appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Senate Finance Committee unanimously approves Yellen
Housing Wire
JANUARY 22, 2021
By a unanimous 26-0 vote, the Senate Finance Committee approved Janet Yellen’s nomination to become U.S. The post Senate Finance Committee unanimously approves Yellen appeared first on HousingWire.
Blackstone-owned lender and servicer Finance of America to go public
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 13, 2020
End-to-end lending and services platform Finance of America Capital is the latest mortgage company to get in on the mushrooming IPO craze. Finance of America, says its collection of companies has originated over $65 billion in loans since 2017. Finance of America originated over $7.4
Risk has re-entered the financing conversation
Inman
JANUARY 24, 2023
Bob Groody of Maxwell and Shant Banosian of Guaranteed Rate discussed the current state of creative financing tools for consumers at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday.
Recap: Selene Finance Webinar
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 6, 2022
The free-to-attend webinar was sponsored by Selene Finance, a specialty loan servicer, offering full-service capabilities supporting all aspects of residential mortgage servicing. … The post Recap: Selene Finance Webinar appeared first on DSNews. The post Recap: Selene Finance Webinar appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Finance of America to go public before IPO window closes
Housing Wire
APRIL 2, 2021
Finance of America on Monday will become the latest lender to make its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. Led by CEO Patricia Cook and founding chairman Brian Libman, Finance of America has been awfully busy ahead of the merger and IPO.
Finance of America Cares Takes an Innovative Approach
Housing Wire
AUGUST 31, 2020
This collaboration has brought on the truest sense of community.” – Bill Dallas, president of Finance of America Mortgage. Finance of America employees join together in volunteering to make a positive difference. Finance of America Reverse employees in Tulsa, Okla.,
Housing Finance, Technology, and the Future of the Appraisal Industry
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 6, 2022
We sat down with Dave, Luke, and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC to discuss the 3,000 foot view on housing finance, what’s happening next in the appraisal industry, and learning more about the future of technology in the appraisal industry.
Finance of America’s Jim Anderson on building customer relationships
Housing Wire
MARCH 23, 2022
Marketers and loan officers need to be prepared for a longer lead-nurture timeline today than the refi market frenzy we experienced the last two years,” said Jim Anderson, chief marketing officer at Finance of America Mortgage.
Structured Finance Association backs transition to SOFR
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 18, 2020
With LIBOR slated to be phased out at the end of 2021 , industry trade group Structured Finance Association sent a letter this week to New York Gov. The post Structured Finance Association backs transition to SOFR appeared first on HousingWire.
People movers: realtor.com, Opendoor, Finance of America and FormFree
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Jim Anderson is joining Finance of America Mortgage , a national, full-service mortgage banker as chief marketing officer, bringing more than 20 years of marketing experience to the company.
Finance of America Chief Product Officer: reverse mortgages ‘important’ to diverse product range
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Kathryn Amor, chief product officer at Finance of America Companies, spoke during the event’s mortgage purchase market panel about what Finance of America Reverse (FAR) beings to the table for the larger parent company. Uncategorized Finance of America Finance of America Reverse
The Exchange: Bill Dallas, President, Finance of America Mortgage
Appraisal Buzz
AUGUST 4, 2021
Bill Dallas, Head of Finance of America Mortgage, had a chance to chat with DS News regarding a number of industry topics, from underwriting procedures to modernizing the overall mortgage process.
Finance of America’s Patti Cook reflects on 45 years in the industry
Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2022
Finance of America CEO Patti Cook. In February, Finance of America CEO Patti Cook announced her retirement after a successful career in finance that spanned 45 years. How is Finance of America approaching what could be a difficult year for originators?
Examining the GSEs’ Approach to Equitable Housing Finance Plans
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 17, 2022
The Urban Institute takes a closer look at efforts by the GSEs to promote sustainable homeownership and rental opportunities for traditionally underserved communities through the FHFA-mandated Equitable Housing Finance Plans.
Fannie Mae Names New Finance Leadership
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 1, 2021
GSE announces changes to its finance leadership structure as Chryssa Halley is named CFO, and Jim Holmberg is promoted to Controller. The post Fannie Mae Names New Finance Leadership appeared first on DSNews.
Essent scooping up Finance of America’s title businesses for $100M
Inman
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Industry News Mortgage Select Agents National Title Boston National Title Essent Essent Group Finance of America Graham Fleming Mark Casale pmi private mortgage insurance title insuranceThe struggling lender's pivot to reverse mortgages creates an opportunity for the big private mortgage insurer to acquire Agents National Title and Boston National Title.
Congressional Reps Discuss Equitable Access to Housing and Financing
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Himes, as the Chairman of the House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth, and Moore, as a member of the House Select Committee on Economic … The post Congressional Reps Discuss Equitable Access to Housing and Financing appeared first on theMReport.com.
Finance of America Launches New Loan Program
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 13, 2021
As more and more people look to add affordable housing to existing land, Finance of America Mortgage LLC, (FAM) has launched new loan product that will enable homeowners to refinance loans used to build accessory dwelling units to take advantage of current ultra-low interest rates.
GSEs to Submit Equitable Housing Finance Plans
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
The post GSEs to Submit Equitable Housing Finance Plans appeared first on DSNews. The post GSEs to Submit Equitable Housing Finance Plans appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Mortgage Finance Leaders Leveling the Field
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
The post Mortgage Finance Leaders Leveling the Field appeared first on DSNews. The post Mortgage Finance Leaders Leveling the Field appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. With the nation growing more diverse by the year, how can the housing industry adapt to meet borrower needs?
Mortgage Tech Demo Day: Finance of America Mortgage
Housing Wire
JANUARY 12, 2021
Finance of America Mortgage. Finance of America Mortgage has served the rigorous demands and long-term needs of our customers for more than a quarter-century. The post Mortgage Tech Demo Day: Finance of America Mortgage appeared first on HousingWire.
Share of Non-Conventional Financing Down in 2021
Eyes on Housing
AUGUST 26, 2022
NAHB analysis of the 2021 Census Bureau Survey of Construction (SOC) data shows that, nationwide, the share of non-conventional financing for new home sales accounted for 28.8% of the market, while conventional financing dominated the market at 71.2%.
A Look Into GSE’s Equitable Housing Finance Plans
Appraisal Buzz
JUNE 27, 2022
The post A Look Into GSE’s Equitable Housing Finance Plans appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Investors highlight the untapped potential in financing home equity
Inman
JANUARY 24, 2023
A slate of new companies backed by institutional investors is offering ways for owners to tap home equity. They made their pitch on Tuesday at Inman Connect New York.
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