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A Fed-Up $30M Producer & The Death of Channels

A Fed-Up $30M Producer & The Death of Channels

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

CCM’s $2.1M Clawback Gets Put on Ice

CCM’s $2.1M Clawback Gets Put on Ice

Lender must wait to collect until after Chris Gallo's criminal trial concludes. Plus, Argentina tries to create a mortgage market, Trump is sour on ROAD to Housing Act, GSEs release credit data & more

Jul 2, 2026

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6 min read

Goodbye, IRRRL

Goodbye, IRRRL

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

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6 min read

ICE's Mortgage Makeover & the Curt Cignetti Question

ICE's Mortgage Makeover & the Curt Cignetti Question

We have details on key personnel changes at ICE. Plus, what the mortgage industry can learn from a college football coach, how long the refi window will remain open, FHA suspensions & much more.

Jan 21, 2026

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12 min read

Bad Actor Whack-a-Mole & the Lead Gravedigger

Bad Actor Whack-a-Mole & the Lead Gravedigger

Being shady is worth the risk to some. Plus, a new mortgage tech co. pitches a 77% profit margin on 'dead' leads & more

Oct 27, 2025

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12 min read

Agent-LO Double-Dippers, Who’s Ready for the Gold Rush?

Agent-LO Double-Dippers, Who’s Ready for the Gold Rush?

Plus, mortgage tech's usage dilemma, comings and goings at Rate & more

Sep 10, 2025

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13 min read

State of Mortgage M&A and Punching Pulte

State of Mortgage M&A and Punching Pulte

Back-to-school mortgage season leads to refi deja vu; plus, Pennymac goes live on Vesta

Sep 8, 2025

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12 min read

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