Power Moves: Notable mortgage industry additions and promotions thus far in July

Title Resources Group, AFSA, Compass and AnnieMac are among the mortgage-related companies and associations with recent hires and promotions
Zenlist acquired by Realtor.com operator Move

Mobile-first platform adopted by many MLSs, brokerages and agents
FHFA alleges FICO used intimidation tactics following VantageScore 4.0 rollout

The VantageScore credit scoring model provides an alternative to the FICO score
Industry Watch: An active time for Fairway, Guild Mortgage, Beeline, Waltz and others

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. announced it is changing its name to Fairway Home Mortgage. The retail mortgage lender, which launched in 1996, also plans to highlight the tagline “All Roads Lead Home,” and will be rolling out a series of initiatives, including the website Home.com. Guild Holdings Co., the parent company of Guild Mortgage, announced […]
Rocket closes $1.75B Redfin acquisition

The deal aims to create a ‘one-stop shop for homeownership’
Power Moves: Notable mortgage industry additions and promotions in June

HUD, the Fed, EPM, NAMB and BAC are just a few of the mortgage-related entities with notable personnel moves in June
First American Title co-president leaves the company in sudden shake-up

No reason was provided for Kevin Wall’s abrupt exit
Industry Watch: An active time for Fairway Independent Mortgage, FBC Mortgage, Blue Sage Solutions and others

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. announced that it has agreed in principle to an asset sale with Indiana-based Hallmark Home Mortgage, which is licensed in 20 states. Hallmark will be a new division of Fairway, with Hallmark CEO and founder Deborah Sturges joining Fairway with the title of president, Hallmark Home Mortgage. Fairway CEO and founder […]
Power Moves: Notable mortgage industry additions and promotions

Companies and groups with noteworthy moves from May 19 to June 4 include Prosperity Now, NAR and Rate