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Agency Servicing

Zillow & Compass Are Coming for Mortgage Leads

Zillow & Compass Are Coming for Mortgage Leads

The Chicago MLS blackout exposes the fight underneath private listings: controlling borrower acquisition & the mortgage funnel itself. Plus, GSE streamlines & an update on agency/FHA delinquencies.

May 22, 2026

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5 min read

This is Barney Frank's Mortgage Market

This is Barney Frank's Mortgage Market

A look at the complicated legacy of Dodd-Frank. Plus Better's AI plan, Rocket's VantageScore rollout, an update on Michael Strauss & much more!

May 20, 2026

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5 min read

Anxiety at MBA Secondary

Anxiety at MBA Secondary

Dispatches from MBA Secondary’s final NYC run as Treasury fears, GSE no-shows, Basel III chatter & servicing stress dominate the conversation.

May 18, 2026

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4 min read

FHA’s Distress Wave & Crazy VantageScore-FICO Spreads

FHA’s Distress Wave & Crazy VantageScore-FICO Spreads

The COVID-era FHA safety net is finally disappearing. Plus, the early VantageScore 4.0 data is already turning heads & much more.

May 13, 2026

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5 min read

Valon Burns the Boats & Rocket's Monster Quarter

Valon Burns the Boats & Rocket's Monster Quarter

Strategic partnership w/ Carrington has many implications. Plus, Rocket already looks like a juggernaut & a coaching merger worth watching

May 7, 2026

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4 min read

The CRE Playbook Comes for the 30-Year Mortgage

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.

Jan 14, 2026

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