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Servicing

Apr 1, 2026

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8 min read

Nima’s New Venture

Nima Ghamsari founded a mortgage lender in '25. Plus, how a non-del can service mortgages, Opendoor's latest buy, growing non-QM concerns & more

James Kleimann

LO Comp

A Star LO’s Ultimatum Sparks Ugly Legal Fight

Mar 30, 2026

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8 min read

A Star LO’s Ultimatum Sparks Ugly Legal Fight

Benchmark goes after two employees. Plus, layoffs at GRA, the latest on Fannie & Freddie buybacks, UWM's next servicing steps & more

James Kleimann

CrossCountry Mortgage

“I Couldn’t Afford to Stay Silent Anymore”

Mar 27, 2026

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10 min read

“I Couldn’t Afford to Stay Silent Anymore”

A viral essay exposes what women face in mortgage. Meanwhile, Ron Leonhardt snags Two Harbors from Ishbia & rates surge on geopolitical fears.

James Kleimann

mortgage tech

Mar 25, 2026

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10 min read

The LO Extinction Scenario

Is a digital lender's LO-free mortgage experience a glimpse into the future? Plus, CCM explores new tech & a mortgage insurance shakeup

James Kleimann

mortgage tech

Ishbia vs. Leonhardt... & a Mystery Whale Enters the Chat 🐋

Mar 23, 2026

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10 min read

Ishbia vs. Leonhardt... & a Mystery Whale Enters the Chat 🐋

UWM, CCM & another firm are in a bidding war for Two Harbors. Plus, Palantir's deal with Freedom/Moder, GSE MBS purchases, The Scoop starts a podcast & more

James Kleimann

mortgage tech

Hacking Your LOs, Rivaling UWM for Two Harbors & Lower's Poaching Lawsuits

Mar 20, 2026

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10 min read

Hacking Your LOs, Rivaling UWM for Two Harbors & Lower's Poaching Lawsuits

We dish on Stockton's ugly lawsuit w/ former LOs & share who is likely competing with UWM to acquire a servicer

James Kleimann

mortgage tech

Mar 19, 2026

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8 min read

UWM's Dogfight & ICE’s AI Endgame

Another player has entered the Two Harbors race & our breakdown of a rumored "Claude-styled" future for mortgage's biggest tech player, job losses at Rocket & more

James Kleimann

mortgage tech

Mar 16, 2026

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7 min read

The ICE Experience '26 Survival Guide

Wear comfy shoes, get your dinner invites in now & close some deals!!!

James Kleimann

M&A

Todd Scrima's Summit Funding in M&A Talks: Sources

Mar 13, 2026

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4 min read

Todd Scrima's Summit Funding in M&A Talks: Sources

Sacramento-based lender is in M&A talks to be acquired by a large retail IMB

James Kleimann

Nima’s New Venture

A Star LO’s Ultimatum Sparks Ugly Legal Fight

“I Couldn’t Afford to Stay Silent Anymore”

The LO Extinction Scenario

Ishbia vs. Leonhardt... & a Mystery Whale Enters the Chat 🐋

Hacking Your LOs, Rivaling UWM for Two Harbors & Lower's Poaching Lawsuits

UWM's Dogfight & ICE’s AI Endgame

The ICE Experience '26 Survival Guide

Todd Scrima's Summit Funding in M&A Talks: Sources

If it's being whisperedin the halls, it's here first.

If it's being whispered
in the halls, it's here first.