We’re producing half as many loans, costs are higher and LO comp is still indexed to ever-larger balances.
Sep 23, 2026
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6 min read
Vishal Garg released texts with the ex-BFF who replaced him. Plus, AmeriTrust's $14M DSCR fraud case & fresh agency origination data.
Sep 21, 2026
5 min read
The Scoop gets louder, Mutual of Omaha considers its next move, two industry execs tie the knot, Brian Vieaux is "nuts" & much more!
Sep 18, 2026
The Fed hiked. The GSEs aren’t riding to the rescue. Time to think harder about where the next borrower comes from.
Sep 16, 2026
Mortgage M&A is heating up as profitable but aging & undercapitalized lenders consider exits. These mid-sized lenders are lining up to buy them
Sep 14, 2026
7 min read
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
Impairments are up & guidelines are changing. Plus, a new boss at Mortgage Cadence, crisis comms tips for Blend, UWM's failed pursuit of Two & more
Apr 3, 2026
10 min read
How the Fed plans to lower mortgage regulation costs for banks. Plus, a look at some of the big changes at Movement, the impact of FICO's Direct program & more
Feb 16, 2026
9 min read
A look at how political control over the Fed would impact the mortgage market. Plus, when LOs move to new companies, the literal bet on housing markets & more
Jan 12, 2026
12 min read
We've got the inside story on why two rival lenders went at it at Triple Play in Atlantic City in '21. Plus, an update about a very interesting CCM clawback case, expectations post-Fed Day & more
Dec 10, 2025
11 min read
Plus, how to get LOs to use the tech you spent a fortune on, why distressed borrowers will make car payments before the mortgage & more
Sep 17, 2025
