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Bill Ackman’s GSE Pickup Line & The Rise of DIY Mortgage Tech

Bill Ackman’s GSE Pickup Line & The Rise of DIY Mortgage Tech

Our breakdown of the hedge funder's plan to pry the GSEs out from conservatorship. Plus, what happens if/when small- and mid-sized lenders no longer need to buy from tech vendors?

Nov 19, 2025

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14 min read

The Confidential Pricing Leak Rocking the GSEs

The Confidential Pricing Leak Rocking the GSEs

Pulte ally at Fannie shares confidential data w/ chief rival, Better sees an opening w/ ICE frustration, Zillow's mortgage steering case & more

Nov 14, 2025

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14 min read

It’s 2076. I Just Paid Off My Mortgage

It’s 2076. I Just Paid Off My Mortgage

What to make of Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal, GSEs to remain in conservatorship, Blend turns its nose up at smaller IMBs & more

Nov 10, 2025

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14 min read

The Math Behind UWM’s AI-Servicing Play

The Math Behind UWM’s AI-Servicing Play

UWM's AI voice agent Mia is already delivering big returns, a fun theory on Fannie's big DU change, Rocket's old-but-new servicing platform & more

Nov 7, 2025

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13 min read

The Broker World's Messiest Breakup & Rocket's Scary Potential

The Broker World's Messiest Breakup & Rocket's Scary Potential

AIME, UWM & Katie Sweeney throw down — plus Rocket's early wins post-M&A spree, the hidden risk in letting lenders pick the higher credit score & more

Oct 31, 2025

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14 min read

How FHA Borrowers Learned to Game the System, UWM’s Exclusive Club

How FHA Borrowers Learned to Game the System, UWM’s Exclusive Club

Plus, the GSE stock offering moves forward, AI for underserved borrowers & MSA "bribery"

Sep 12, 2025

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12 min read

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