Technology

Hometap, a fintech company providing an alternative to traditional home equity lending, secured $100 million in new financing as it looks to expand its geographic reach.

The prequalification letter is a great way to move borrowers from casual tire kickers to committed applicants, but advances in digital verification will soon make it obsolete.

Wealthfront could roll out a debit card, automated bill pay and direct deposit in early 2020, Chief Executive Andy Rachleff said.

A report from the Financial Stability Oversight Council cited a bigger share of originations and servicing by nonbanks as a potential vulnerability in the financial system.

A report from the Financial Stability Oversight Council cited a bigger share of originations and servicing by nonbanks as a potential vulnerability in the financial system.

Wealthfront will add third-party mortgages to its investing platform, while Varo Money says robo advice and mortgages are in its long-term plans.

Wealthfront will add third-party mortgages to its investing platform, while Varo Money says robo advice and mortgages are in its long-term plans.

What the initiation of the California Consumer Privacy Act means for the mortgage industry.

In a recent interview, Plaza Home Loans CEO Kevin Parra discussed why he likes certain underutilized loan products, thinks online lending will be limited, and is bullish on third-party originations.

In a recent interview, Plaza Home Mortgage CEO Kevin Parra discussed why he likes certain underutilized loan products, thinks online lending will be limited, and is bullish on third-party originations.