Borrower Outreach

National affordable housing innovator Arrive Home has launched two new iterations of its Earned Equity Program as part of its continued mission to expand access to homeownership for underserved borrowers. Arrive Home’s Earned Equity Program, which helps more consumers achieve their homeownership goals through a long-term purchase contract, is now available in two separate products designed for two different groups of borrowers.

New Story Lending, a growing national mortgage company dedicated to making homeownership accessible to all, has officially trademarked the phrase “Breaking Barriers to Homeownership.” The move reflects the company’s commitment to providing innovative lending solutions, fostering financial empowerment, and ensuring that the dream of homeownership is attainable for most everyone.

EDGE Home Finance, a mortgage lender serving borrowers nationwide, has partnered with Calque to provide ‘buy-before-you-sell’ loan programs, including The Trade-In Mortgage™ and Contingency Buster.

Cornerstone Capital Bank, a national provider of mortgage origination and servicing solutions and consumer, commercial, and institutional banking services, has launched a Community Lending Division to expand homeownership opportunities for underserved communities across the nation.

National affordable housing innovator Arrive Home has partnered with FormFree, a provider of financial technology since 2007, to offer lender partners an alternative method to effectively measure a borrower’s credit risk and ability to pay. The partnership will expand homeownership opportunities for borrowers with limited credit history.

It’s not an understatement to say that mortgage lead generation is a top priority for loan originators. Whether coming from brand new prospects or repeat business and referrals from happy clients, quality leads are the lifeblood of an LO’s pipeline. This blog explores some primary methods for mortgage lead generation and optimization.

The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) sent a letter to Congress urging for higher Senate funding levels for salaries and expenses of Ginnie Mae and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) for FY 2025.

Canopy MLS, an MLS provider serving more than 22,000 subscribers in 23 North Carolina counties and three South Carolina counties including the Charlotte, Hickory and Asheville markets, will begin offering ICE’s mobile-optimized Paragon Connect as an MLS platform of choice.

While their optimism is growing, lenders must elevate customer experiences and focus on technology ROI to capitalize on a rejuvenated housing market in 2025, according to the latest Insights Report from STRATMOR Group, a mortgage advisory and consulting firm.

Finotta, a provider of embedded fintech for digital banking, published its new guide, “Millennials, Gen Z & Money Moves: How to Keep Them Banking With You.” This free resource offers valuable insights for financial institutions seeking to attract and retain younger generations.