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Valon Lands a Whale

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
James Kleimann

Rocket Companies

+4

Warsh Isn't Your Rate Cut Savior

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
James Kleimann

Rocket Companies

+4

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
James Kleimann

Agentic AI

+3

Mortgage's AI Doomsday Scenario

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
James Kleimann

MBA

+5

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
James Kleimann

FHA

+5

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
James Kleimann

NEXA

+3

Why Investors Keep Betting on Michael Strauss—Despite Everything

Jan 19, 2026

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13 min read

Why Investors Keep Betting on Michael Strauss—Despite Everything

Fool me thrice? The cold calculus of capital in mortgage. Plus, wholesale shops are going vertical, the latest GSE repurchase trends & more

James Kleimann
James Kleimann

mortgage tech

+5

Michael Strauss’s 3rd Act & Riches in the POS Niches

Jan 16, 2026

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12 min read

Michael Strauss’s 3rd Act & Riches in the POS Niches

The controversial figure has formed a new non-QM shop. Plus, our first edition of Vendor Wars gives you an unfiltered look at a POS player that does things differently

James Kleimann
James Kleimann

Rocket Companies

+7

The CRE Playbook Comes for the 30-Year Mortgage

Jan 14, 2026

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13 min read

The CRE Playbook Comes for the 30-Year Mortgage

Ackman pitches a plan to reduce rates by 65 bps, a farewell to Glenn Kelman & his foxhole, ranking the top agency servicers, who really owns the P&L & more.

James Kleimann
James Kleimann
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