Who has the best mortgage leads?

This is probably one of the most often asked questions by mortgage lenders and brokers. It seems simple enough and certainly should be measurable. So, why the debate and no definitive answer? Clearly, the challenge is transparency. With the … [Read more...]

Bankrate misses estimates, but remains bullish

Bankrate, like most of the Internet advertising market with mortgage market exposure, has missed quarterly earnings estimates. I think the key trend line that needs to be watched is reflected in this statement from Bankrate's CEO, Thomas Evans: "It … [Read more...]

ex-LendingTree CEO goes NASCAR

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Tom Reddin, former CEO of LendingTree, has jumped into the fast lane with a North Carolina based NASCAR company. On Monday, Reddin, 47, became CEO of Statesville-based Gillett Evernham Motorsports, which runs three cars in NASCAR's top race circuit. … [Read more...]