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Feb 16, 2026

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Will Banks Take Back Mortgage?

Feb 12, 2026

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Breaking Down Pennymac’s Blockbuster Cenlar Deal

Feb 11, 2026

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Wells Fargo is Selling a Massive MSR Package: Sources

Feb 9, 2026

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Why Mike Kortas is Buying Up ShellCos

Feb 6, 2026

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Experian’s Mortgage Play Is Way Bigger Than Trigger Leads

Feb 4, 2026

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The Servicer’s Dilemma: PennyMac’s $3B Hit

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Casa’s Big Bet on Pure Broker — And What It Means for Wholesale

Feb 23, 2026

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Casa’s Big Bet on Pure Broker — And What It Means for Wholesale

UMortgage combines a full tech platform with a new flat-fee model. Plus, Rocket Pro's latest departure, a Virginia IMB bows out & more

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