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mortgage tech

Feb 9, 2026

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13 min read

Why Mike Kortas is Buying Up ShellCos

The NEXA boss says he is NOT doing retail. Plus, Lower loses key staffers, that Rocket Super Bowl ad & more

James Kleimann

Servicing

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Experian’s Mortgage Play Is Way Bigger Than Trigger Leads

Feb 6, 2026

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12 min read

Experian’s Mortgage Play Is Way Bigger Than Trigger Leads

We explore the rapid rise of AI mortgage marketplaces. Plus, fresh agency securitization trends & whoa—did Pulte cause PennyMac's woes?!

James Kleimann

Servicing

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

Feb 4, 2026

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12 min read

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

A mortgage servicing correction is spooking Wall Street. Plus, another lead gen platform gets bought, $250B in rent-to-own Trump Homes(?!), a rumored consultancy marriage & more

James Kleimann

mortgage tech

Feb 2, 2026

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10 min read

Valon Lands a Whale

The tech platform might just be MSP's biggest threat. Plus, the Maxwell M&A rumor, GSEs apparently didn't want to approve VS4.0 & more.

James Kleimann

Rocket Companies

Jan 30, 2026

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10 min read

Warsh Isn't Your Rate Cut Savior

The Mortgage Scoop looks at Trump's pick for Fed Chair. Plus, a hockey agent acquires an IMB, & we've got fresh data on retention, purchase & refi trends.

James Kleimann

Rocket Companies

The Class-Action Lawyers Come for Rocket

Jan 28, 2026

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12 min read

The Class-Action Lawyers Come for Rocket

The Scoop unpacks the steering claims the Detroit giant is once again fighting. Plus, an in-depth look at Sharkey Byte & the Encompass dev space.

James Kleimann

Agentic AI

Jan 27, 2026

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11 min read

Mortgage's AI Doomsday Scenario

An unpopular-but-credible theory on what AI will do to industry jobs. Plus, a rise in TCPA lawsuits, PMI trends, Grella prevails over Kortas in lawsuit & more

James Kleimann

MBA

The Credit Score Civil War & Why The Scoop is Becoming an LO

Jan 23, 2026

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11 min read

The Credit Score Civil War & Why The Scoop is Becoming an LO

MBA boss Broeksmit rebuts CHLA's concerns about a single-file model. Plus, Vesta releases AI Agents, CCM recruits in Rate's back yard, The Scoop makes a personal announcement & more

James Kleimann

FHA

ICE's Mortgage Makeover & the Curt Cignetti Question

Jan 21, 2026

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12 min read

ICE's Mortgage Makeover & the Curt Cignetti Question

We have details on key personnel changes at ICE. Plus, what the mortgage industry can learn from a college football coach, how long the refi window will remain open, FHA suspensions & much more.

James Kleimann