A candid conversation with a frustrated LO who's ready to exit, housing bill hits the Trump wall, Michael Strauss fallout continues & more scoops from around the industry.
Jul 10, 2026
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6 min read
A House-passed veterans benefits bill could make VA streamlines waaaaay more expensive. Plus: Nima’s lender LARP, UWM’s beaten-down stock, Kevin Warsh’s Fed playbook, PennyMac turns on VantageScore & more.
Jun 29, 2026
We dig into the AI 'replacement theory' in mortgage, Pulte hunts for a plane, Ishbia's net worth slides, PennyMac trims in TN & a top exec is out at NMB...
Jun 22, 2026
7 min read
As trigger leads fade, voice AI rises. That's risky. Plus, analysis on the biggest headlines in mortgage servicing & why the 203(k) is breaking down in the field..
Mar 6, 2026
13 min read
We dive into the growing recapture crisis. Plus, EPO risk at PrimeLending, Zillow's mortgage RESPA challenges, Rocket's big week & more.
Mar 2, 2026
12 min read
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
We explore what it means for mortgage tech, & the broader consequences of consolidation in the servicing space
Feb 12, 2026
8 min read
We explore the rapid rise of AI mortgage marketplaces. Plus, fresh agency securitization trends & whoa—did Pulte cause PennyMac's woes?!
Feb 6, 2026
A mortgage servicing correction is spooking Wall Street. Plus, another lead gen platform gets bought, $250B in rent-to-own Trump Homes(?!), a rumored consultancy marriage & more
Feb 4, 2026
Some see rising credit report costs as a big strategic opportunity. Plus, Mat Ishbia loves the 50-year mortgage, M&A forecast for '26 & more
Dec 3, 2025
