Freedom Mortgage

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

Dissecting the Rocket–Compass Strategic Bet

A breakdown of the strategic alliance between the biggest mortgage shop & real estate brokerages. Plus, the latest agency MBS trends

Feb 26, 2026

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9 min read

Casa’s Big Bet on Pure Broker — And What It Means for Wholesale

UMortgage combines a full tech platform with a new flat-fee model. Plus, Rocket Pro's latest departure, a Virginia IMB bows out & more

Feb 23, 2026

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13 min read

Breaking Down Pennymac’s Blockbuster Cenlar Deal

We explore what it means for mortgage tech, & the broader consequences of consolidation in the servicing space

Feb 12, 2026

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8 min read

Women 'Need to Earn It' & Ripping Out Your Tech Stack

A look at the glass ceiling in mortgage, what it's like to rip out your tech stack & start over, Freedom's aggressive servicing strategy & much more

Oct 17, 2025

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12 min read

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