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Mortgage's Moneyball Problem

Mortgage's Moneyball Problem

The industry loves volume. Karen Postiglioni asks whether we’re measuring what that production is *actually* worth.

Sep 28, 2026

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6 min read

The Early VantageScore Pools Look Different

The Early VantageScore Pools Look Different

The first meaningful securitization data shows a much heavier cash-out mix than FICO. Plus, the expensive Rent-an-LO market, the turmoil at Fannie Mae & a fresh batch of scoops.

Sep 11, 2026

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6 min read

The DIY LOS Era Is Here

The DIY LOS Era Is Here

Top lenders & small shops alike are building origination systems they hope to sell. Plus, UWM previews its Rocket defense, foreclosures hit highest level since '20 & more.

Jul 27, 2026

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5 min read

Analysis: These Lenders Own the Strongest Realtor Relationships

Analysis: These Lenders Own the Strongest Realtor Relationships

RETR’s new index reveals which mortgage companies build durable Realtor relationships. Plus, PrimeLending loses $$$ in Q2, a debate over the cheapest mortgage system on earth & more

Jul 24, 2026

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5 min read

A VantageScore 710 & a FICO 660 Walk Into a Bar 🍺

A VantageScore 710 & a FICO 660 Walk Into a Bar 🍺

Equifax says nobody thinks of it as gaming. Plus: three lenders dominate GSE repurchases & our $1.1M Brooklyn co-op offer falls short.

Jul 22, 2026

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5 min read

Who’s Ready for ICE’s Encompass Deadline?

Who’s Ready for ICE’s Encompass Deadline?

Lenders have less than six months to untangle old plugins, undocumented workflows & applications nobody remembers building.

Jul 20, 2026

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6 min read

The CRE Playbook Comes for the 30-Year Mortgage

The CRE Playbook Comes for the 30-Year Mortgage

Ackman pitches a plan to reduce rates by 65 bps, a farewell to Glenn Kelman & his foxhole, ranking the top agency servicers, who really owns the P&L & more.

Jan 14, 2026

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13 min read

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