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Rates Dip Below 6% & The Biggest Problem in Mortgage Tech

Rates Dip Below 6% & The Biggest Problem in Mortgage Tech

Mortgage rates have a 5 handle—but for how long? Plus, we explore how vendors can overcome daunting adoption & user acquisition odds, thoughts on the Compass-Anywhere deal & more

Jan 9, 2026

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14 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

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

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

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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