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Rocket Companies

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Dissecting the Rocket–Compass Strategic Bet

Feb 26, 2026

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9 min read

Dissecting the Rocket–Compass Strategic Bet

A breakdown of the strategic alliance between the biggest mortgage shop & real estate brokerages. Plus, the latest agency MBS trends

James Kleimann
James Kleimann

Servicing

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Most LOs Don’t Actually Know How They’re Paid

Feb 25, 2026

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11 min read

Most LOs Don’t Actually Know How They’re Paid

The fine print in LO comp models is doing a lot more work than you think. Plus, what's next for UWM, will stablecoins replace warehouse lines & more

James Kleimann
James Kleimann

Sagent

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

Feb 23, 2026

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13 min read

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

James Kleimann
James Kleimann

mortgage tech

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Will Banks Take Back Mortgage?

Feb 16, 2026

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9 min read

Will Banks Take Back Mortgage?

How the Fed plans to lower mortgage regulation costs for banks. Plus, a look at some of the big changes at Movement, the impact of FICO's Direct program & more

James Kleimann
James Kleimann

Sagent

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Breaking Down Pennymac’s Blockbuster Cenlar Deal

Feb 12, 2026

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8 min read

Breaking Down Pennymac’s Blockbuster Cenlar Deal

We explore what it means for mortgage tech, & the broader consequences of consolidation in the servicing space

James Kleimann
James Kleimann

mortgage tech

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Wells Fargo is Selling a Massive MSR Package: Sources

Feb 11, 2026

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8 min read

Wells Fargo is Selling a Massive MSR Package: Sources

The bank is parting w/ a roughly $40B UPB Ginnie book, sources said. Plus, ACM's raid of Lower, HousingWire's new platform & more

James Kleimann
James Kleimann

mortgage tech

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Why Mike Kortas is Buying Up ShellCos

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
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
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
James Kleimann
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