In case you missed our exclusive report on the Monday National Mortgage News website, here's a bit of news: John Robbins, who exited the business about six years ago, is about to launch a new lending platform – a retail/wholesale shop at that. But Robbins isn't the only former mortgage banker itching to get back in. Zan Hamilton is back, as is Rick Thompson, and a handful of others. And there's more to come. Why are these seasoned industry veterans getting back in the business of residential lending? Answer: they see a golden opportunity to do well as others falter. And they all have one major advantage over the current giants of mortgage banking: they have no legacy assets to deal with.
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The competitive and controversial leader, who will stay on the board, oversaw rapid growth but also a massive downsizing, and a notorious mass firing over Zoom.
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The deal bolsters Zions' ability to serve multifamily customers and creates a natural extension of its affordable housing lending program, management said.
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Mortgage servicers would like to shed responsibility for second liens but they may be exchanging one set of workflows for others.
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The move builds on MeridianLink's lending lifecycle strategy, enabling institutions to engage with borrowers before, during and after the lending decision.
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The market is bifurcated into those looking for affordable housing outside of metropolitan cores and high-end buyers prioritizing lifestyle. Still, both groups are looking south.
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The agency delayed an offering of occupied units until September to ensure compliance with President Trump's executive order made earlier this year.
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