American Advisors Group, a reverse mortgage lender based in Irvine, Calif., said it has both a new management team and an infusion of investment capital. The capital comes from JAM Equity Partners LLC, El Segundo, Calif.; an affiliate had committed to make a $4 million investment in the firm. "The combination of a strong capital base from an industry-experienced partner — and one of the most seasoned and accomplished teams in the industry — positions us to be a substantial player in the reverse mortgage space in the coming year," said Reza Jahangiri, president of American Advisors Group. AAG is starting a direct mail campaign and television campaign with the theme of "The Best Advice for a Better Life." The campaign will have a celebrity spokesman whose name was not disclosed.
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Even as home equity withdrawals hit a two-year high, utilization rate remained less than half of normal, ICE Mortgage Technology said.
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Sens. Elizabeth Warren and John Hickenlooper say recent data suggests there is "no need for restrictive interest rates" and easier monetary policy is necessary to lower housing costs.
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The joint venture with Smith Douglas Homes will expand Loandepot's market presence in states including Georgia, Alabama and Texas.
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Flueid, which provides verification of title services, has raised $8.3 million of new capital, with lead investor LiveOak Ventures along with Gilbert's Detroit Venture Partners.
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Mortgage professionals are focusing on housing policies and the Federal Reserve this November.
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Esusu, Foyer, Divvy Homes and Tomo Mortgage are among the fintechs trying to give first-time homebuyers a break, alongside community development financial institutions like Southern Bancorp.
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