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LoanDepot to IPO this week at possible $6.2B valuation

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billion valuation later this week. If all goes according to plan, loanDepot would command a valuation of $6.2 At the time, loanDepot was seeking a valuation of between $12 billion and $15 billion, Bloomberg previously reported. The momentum for non-bank lending is here to stay. “The billion to $2.6

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Guild acquires small retail lender Legacy Mortgage

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The company has 39 active loan officers across its retail branches, according to Modex data. Clients will also benefit from access to new digital and customer relationship tools that improve every step in the lending experience, including servicing, a Guild strength for decades,” Thompson said in prepared remarks.

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Figure hires banks for lending arm IPO: Bloomberg

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Mike Cagney’s financial technology firm Figure Technologies has taken another step to go public with its lending division, LendCo , hiring investment banks to coordinate the initial public offering (IPO), per a Bloomberg report. However, the report states there’s no final decision on the timing and valuation. for the IPO.

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Stepping up the fight against fraud in mortgage lending

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retailers and e-commerce merchants, and every $1 of fraud now costs $3.36, up from $3.13 As origination volumes hit record highs in 2020, Truework’s verification experts saw a spike in fraud in mortgage lending, and expect that trend to continue this year. across U.S. How lenders can prepare for growing fraud threats.

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Reverse appraisal company hires former AAG chief appraiser

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Atlas VMS , the appraisal and valuation company led by Erik Morin , announced this week the appointment of Joe Pravettone as chief appraiser. Joe’s unparalleled expertise and proven leadership will be instrumental in advancing our mission of delivering exceptional valuation management services to our clients.“ “I

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Figure to merge with mortgage lender Homebridge

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The blockchain revolution may soon be coming to mortgage lending. Founded more than 30 years ago, New Jersey-based Homebridge has more than 180 retail branches nationwide and two wholesale arms, Homebridge Wholesale and REMN Wholesale. In May, it announced the closure of a $200 million Series D fund raise, giving it a valuation of $3.2

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JPMorgan Chase amps up correspondent lending

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Its retail originations actually fell slightly in the fourth quarter, likely due to a rise in coronavirus cases across the country (see page 15). Overall, retail originations declined to $20.1 The MSR valuation rose 12% over the prior quarter. billion from $20.7 Presented by: WFG. billion in loans serviced in Q4 2019.

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