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What’s Really Behind the loanDepot–WestCap Fight

What’s Really Behind the loanDepot–WestCap Fight

Two call-center mortgage giants allege the other is violating LO Comp & harming customers. Plus: Blend’s AI push & Sprout's Michael Strauss is "judgement-proof"

Mar 11, 2026

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10 min read

loanDepot’s Wholesale Reboot & Better’s 47-Second Mortgage 🤨

loanDepot’s Wholesale Reboot & Better’s 47-Second Mortgage 🤨

Can Anthony Hsieh's team rebuild trust in the broker channel? Plus, we unpack Better's incredible underwriting claims & more

Mar 9, 2026

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10 min read

Trigger Leads are Dead. Now What?

Trigger Leads are Dead. Now What?

As credit triggers disappear, lenders pivot to relationship-based models. Plus, Rocket rolls out a free LOS for brokers, Experian reshuffles pricing & a $2.4B MSR portfolio hits the market.

Mar 4, 2026

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13 min read

Experian’s Mortgage Play Is Way Bigger Than Trigger Leads

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?!

Feb 6, 2026

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12 min read

UWM Brokers Hit with RESPA Inquiry

UWM Brokers Hit with RESPA Inquiry

Minnesota regulators are looking into UWM's Success Track program. Plus, mortgage lenders insure against AI errors, Mesa's abrupt shutdown & more

Dec 22, 2025

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14 min read

When the Homebuilder’s Agent Roots Against Their Own Mortgage Co.

When the Homebuilder’s Agent Roots Against Their Own Mortgage Co.

Why builder LOs & builder sales agents are often frenemies. Plus, what to make of Trump's EO on AI regulation, another Triple Play fight & more

Dec 12, 2025

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11 min read

Freddie's the New AI Sheriff & Layoffs at Lennar Mortgage

Freddie's the New AI Sheriff & Layoffs at Lennar Mortgage

A breakdown on how to prepare for Freddie's new AI rules, layoffs hit Lennar Mortgage, a twist on a classic mortgage fraud scheme & more

Dec 5, 2025

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13 min read

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