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The Unexpected Winners of UWM’s Ultimatum

The Unexpected Winners of UWM’s Ultimatum

UWM’s broker ultimatum may have lowered rates for borrowers who never used UWM or Rocket. Plus, the shrinking mortgage rate-collusion case against Optimal Blue, MSR transaction trends, the non-QM leaderboard & more

Jul 13, 2026

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5 min read

Unpacking the Mortgage Cadence Sale & DSCR Bedlam in B'more

Unpacking the Mortgage Cadence Sale & DSCR Bedlam in B'more

OB's response to the 'cartel' lawsuit, "liberated" from Accenture, plus: ignoring red flags in Charm City

Oct 29, 2025

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11 min read

ICE's Bet on Betting & The Mortgage Industry's NAR Lawsuit?

ICE's Bet on Betting & The Mortgage Industry's NAR Lawsuit?

ICE Mortgage Technology's parent just made a huge investment in Polymarket. Plus, how Movement LOs are feeling, Tish James's indictment, a "3 card monte" & more

Oct 10, 2025

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13 min read

Meet the Mortgage Cartel (You’re In It)

Meet the Mortgage Cartel (You’re In It)

Price-fixing allegations hit OB & top lenders; plus, Equifax ups the ante & why it matters when mid-sized producers leave

Oct 8, 2025

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11 min read

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