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Trouble in Non-QM Land?

Trouble in Non-QM Land?

Impairments are up & guidelines are changing. Plus, a new boss at Mortgage Cadence, crisis comms tips for Blend, UWM's failed pursuit of Two & more

Apr 3, 2026

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10 min read

Nima’s New Venture

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

Apr 1, 2026

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8 min read

The LO Extinction Scenario

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

Mar 25, 2026

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10 min read

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

What the Rocket-Compass Deal Really Means for Rate

What the Rocket-Compass Deal Really Means for Rate

Chicago shrugs at the hype. Inside the JV economics, local capture dynamics & why insiders say Rocket’s new deal won’t crack Compass–Rate relationships. Plus, the real story behind City Lending’s collapse & what's up with Blend?

Feb 27, 2026

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11 min read

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

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

Jan 16, 2026

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12 min read

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