United Wholesale Mortgage
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
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10 min read
Benchmark goes after two employees. Plus, layoffs at GRA, the latest on Fannie & Freddie buybacks, UWM's next servicing steps & more
Mar 30, 2026
8 min read
A viral essay exposes what women face in mortgage. Meanwhile, Ron Leonhardt snags Two Harbors from Ishbia & rates surge on geopolitical fears.
Mar 27, 2026
UWM, CCM & another firm are in a bidding war for Two Harbors. Plus, Palantir's deal with Freedom/Moder, GSE MBS purchases, The Scoop starts a podcast & more
Mar 23, 2026
Can Anthony Hsieh's team rebuild trust in the broker channel? Plus, we unpack Better's incredible underwriting claims & more
Mar 9, 2026
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
As credit triggers disappear, lenders pivot to relationship-based models. Plus, Rocket rolls out a free LOS for brokers, Experian reshuffles pricing & a $2.4B MSR portfolio hits the market.
Mar 4, 2026
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
The fine print in LO comp models is doing a lot more work than you think. Plus, what's next for UWM, will stablecoins replace warehouse lines & more
Feb 25, 2026
11 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
The bank is parting w/ a roughly $40B UPB Ginnie book, sources said. Plus, ACM's raid of Lower, HousingWire's new platform & more
Feb 11, 2026
The NEXA boss says he is NOT doing retail. Plus, Lower loses key staffers, that Rocket Super Bowl ad & more
Feb 9, 2026
The tech platform might just be MSP's biggest threat. Plus, the Maxwell M&A rumor, GSEs apparently didn't want to approve VS4.0 & more.
Feb 2, 2026
An unpopular-but-credible theory on what AI will do to industry jobs. Plus, a rise in TCPA lawsuits, PMI trends, Grella prevails over Kortas in lawsuit & more
Jan 27, 2026
The wholesale lender's "judgment phase" begins. Plus, the transaction model is breaking, NewRez's investment in AI underwriting, Pulte takes on the credit reporting bureaus & more
Jan 7, 2026
14 min read
Minnesota regulators are looking into UWM's Success Track program. Plus, mortgage lenders insure against AI errors, Mesa's abrupt shutdown & more
Dec 22, 2025
Investors & warehouse lenders are increasingly taking a cautious approach to DSCR loans. Plus, fresh info on UWM's plans for Two Harbors, a major servicing tech deal & more.
Dec 19, 2025
Our analysis of UWM's pending $1.3B acquisition of Two Harbors, what Tim Bowler's exit from ICE Mortgage Technology means for the industry & more.
Dec 17, 2025
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
UWM's AI voice agent Mia is already delivering big returns, a fun theory on Fannie's big DU change, Rocket's old-but-new servicing platform & more
Nov 7, 2025
AIME, UWM & Katie Sweeney throw down — plus Rocket's early wins post-M&A spree, the hidden risk in letting lenders pick the higher credit score & more
Oct 31, 2025
Exposing questionable practices in the broker space, takeaways from AIME FUSE, Barry Habib running point on the LLPAs & more
Oct 24, 2025
Lawsuit shines an accusatory spotlight on how these broker shops are growing so big, so fast. Plus, UWM's rewards program for servicing, the axe falls at HUD & more
Oct 15, 2025
The most intriguing exodus at Better, NEXA's new look & much more
Oct 6, 2025
How the new pricing model will really change the credit game, alternative stadium names to Mortgage Matchup. Plus: The GSEs say goodbye to New York
Oct 3, 2025
