The remote notarizations are currently authorized for Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-approved loans in more than 40 states and where county jurisdictions accept electronic filing of closing documents. They eliminate the requirement for the borrower(s) to physically appear in front of a notary to sign the security instrument with a “wet signature.”New Realtor.com report suggests AI-driven wealth is reshaping competition for homes across California's most expensive markets
Artificial intelligence may be creating a new class of homebuyers in California — and mortgage professionals are beginning to see the effects.A recent Realtor.com report found that Bay Area homebuyers are continuing to make unusually large down payments even as mortgage rate...
The deal marks CEO Dustin Sheppard's first major strategic move since taking the helm at APM in October 2025
On June 5, American Pacific Mortgage (APM) acquired Synergy One Lending (Synergy One), combining two of the top-30 retail lenders in the country, per Modex, to build a national platform “for the next era of retail lending,” according to APM’s press release.Following the deal...
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