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Lower Launches Program to Help First-Time Homebuyers Save for a Down Payment

Lower Launches Program to Help First-Time Homebuyers Save for a Down Payment

by Phil Hall | Aug 5, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Lower, the homeownership platform designed to help first-time homebuyers build wealth, has rolled out ONE by Lower, a new mortgage program designed to help homebuyers save for a down payment. According to the Columbus, Ohio-based company, eligible buyers contribute as...
Mortgage Lender Lower Acquires Real Estate Portal Movoto

Mortgage Lender Lower Acquires Real Estate Portal Movoto

by Phil Hall | May 13, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The mortgage lender Lower announced its acquisition of the real estate portal Movoto for an undisclosed sum. The Austin-based Movoto bills itself as the largest privately-owned residential real estate search website. The company was part of the Ojo Labs family of...
Former Redfin Executive Adam Wiener Becomes President at Lower

Former Redfin Executive Adam Wiener Becomes President at Lower

by Phil Hall | Jan 15, 2025 | Current News & Events, Market Snapshot, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Lower, the Columbus, Ohio-based digital home finance company, has hired Adam Wiener as its new president. According to the company, Wiener will lead Lower’s technology, marketing, data science, and direct-to-consumer sales organizations while focusing on growing...
Amir Syed Joins Mortgage Fintech Lower as Chief Growth Officer

Amir Syed Joins Mortgage Fintech Lower as Chief Growth Officer

by Phil Hall | Nov 7, 2023 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Columbus, Ohio-headquartered mortgage fintech Lower has recruited Amir Syed as chief growth officer. In this new position, Syed will organize Lower’s multi-channel strategy to drive exponential market share while elevating existing production through...

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