NerdWallet enters the mortgage broker world with acquisition of Next Door Lending

California-based personal finance company NerdWallet has struck a deal to acquire brokerage firm Next Door Lending. Jonathon Haddad, chairman and CEO of the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME), is one of the owners of Next Door.As part of the deal that closed Oct. 1, NerdWallet is pay

The ultimate guide to real estate networking

Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.Real estate networking is an effective way to find new clients and stay in touch with people you already know. It may seem scary at first, but it’s really ve

Purchase mortgage applicants are seeing more reasons to smile

By at least one measurement, affordability is improving for prospective homebuyers, even as home prices continue to rise and mortgage credit availability remains relatively low.According to data released Thursday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the median payment for purchase loan applica