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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

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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