ICE Mortgage Technology’s Sara Holtz joins Optimal Blue as CMO

ICE Mortgage Technology’s Sara Holtz joins Optimal Blue as CMO

Optimal Blue has brought on Sara Holtz, former vice president of demand marketing and communications at ICE Mortgage Technology, as chief marketing officer (CMO). Holtz will drive unified marketing and communications strategies... Read more »
ICE Signs Raymond James Bank As New Encompass Client

ICE Signs Raymond James Bank As New Encompass Client

Mark your calendars for the ultimate real estate experiences with Inman’s upcoming events! Dive into the future at Connect Miami, immerse in luxury at Luxury Connect, and converge with industry leaders at... Read more »
December mortgage delinquencies rise due to calendar effect: ICE

December mortgage delinquencies rise due to calendar effect: ICE

Delinquencies rose in December but the rise is mostly due to the calendar: December ended on a Sunday, so payments made on the last day of the month were credited to January.... Read more »
Homebuying has not been this affordable since May: ICE

Homebuying has not been this affordable since May: ICE

The decline in mortgage rates in November helped financially strained homebuyers, according to ICE Mortgage Technology‘s latest Home Price Index data. It took $279 less per month to purchase the median-priced home... Read more »
December mortgage delinquencies rise due to calendar effect: ICE

ICE solidifies position as the dominant player in the mortgage tech space in 2023

The mortgage tech industry has taken its fair share of punches in 2023. But for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), it was a year of solidifying its dominance in the mortgage space. It’s... Read more »
December mortgage delinquencies rise due to calendar effect: ICE

Mortgage delinquencies edged higher in November: ICE

While delinquencies remain low overall, the number of delinquent loans ticked up in November, according to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor report. Furthermore, the delinquency rate among FHA loans is at a... Read more »
High mortgage rates sideline homeowners from tapping home equity: ICE

High mortgage rates sideline homeowners from tapping home equity: ICE

Rising home prices have pushed the third quarter’s tappable home equity amount near its 2022 peak, but interest rates are making homeowners reluctant to extract that wealth. Mortgage holders withdrew a mere... Read more »
Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology helps lenders maximize production volume

Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology helps lenders maximize production volume

Assessing key performance indicators and operations during current industry headwinds is a great way for mortgage lenders to set themselves up for success now and in the future. In particular, lenders should... Read more »
Foreclosure starts rise in October but near-term risk is muted: ICE

Foreclosure starts rise in October but near-term risk is muted: ICE

While foreclosure completions remained relatively flat in October, foreclosure starts rose to 33,000, hitting their highest level in 18 months, according to the ICE Mortgage Monitor report. In October,  there were 217,000... Read more »
Homebuyers faced high mortgage rates, worsening affordability in October: ICE

Homebuyers faced high mortgage rates, worsening affordability in October: ICE

Stubbornly elevated mortgage rates created more affordability pressures for homebuyers in October, according to ICE Mortgage Technology’s November Mortgage Monitor report. In October, the monthly payment needed to purchase a median-priced home... Read more »