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How Guru Culture is Blowing Up DSCR Investors

How Guru Culture is Blowing Up DSCR Investors

YouTube gurus giving bad advice to green investors is causing market instability. Plus, an argument for zero-down FHA loans, how to comply with the GSEs' AI rules, new tech for Shant & more

May 29, 2026

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6 min read

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

A Star LO’s Ultimatum Sparks Ugly Legal Fight

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

Mar 30, 2026

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8 min read

“I Couldn’t Afford to Stay Silent Anymore”

“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.

Mar 27, 2026

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10 min read

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

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

Mar 23, 2026

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10 min read

Rocket's Broker Pitch & CCM's Playbook

Rocket's Broker Pitch & CCM's Playbook

How the new pricing model will really change the credit game, better stadium names than Mortgage Matchup. Plus: should top distributed retail owners build call centers?

Sep 30, 2025

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10 min read

What Went Wrong at Aidium?

What Went Wrong at Aidium?

Rescuing a troubled mortgage tech firm, WILQO's M&A play, plus: is Vegas the worst conference city?

Sep 29, 2025

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11 min read

Inside the LO Recruiting Wars 🥷& Mortgage’s Greatest Voicemail

Inside the LO Recruiting Wars 🥷& Mortgage’s Greatest Voicemail

"Loan officers are like rappers,” Ruby revs up, plus: Cabinet fraud

Sep 5, 2025

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11 min read

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