United Wholesale Mortgage
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
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
Detroit smells vulnerability in Pontiac: bounties, a “Moving Squad” & sharper pricing for brokers. Plus, Roam appears to be toast
Sep 2, 2026
5 min read
Mortgage quickies! Sogorka’s on the move (again), Motto is No Mo’(?), NAF lands a $370M team & NEXA could shake up AIME. Plus, rates hit a 52-week high & agency delinquencies creep up.
Aug 31, 2026
4 min read
Anthony Casa & Mike Kortas are joining forces. Here’s how the deal came together, how the 10 bps earn-out works & the messy stuff that didn’t make the announcement.
Aug 24, 2026
Truv acquisition puts the incumbent on notice. But Equifax's biggest advantage arguably isn’t data or price — it’s habit. Plus, behind Matador's bet that GoRascal can help take its Texas business from $200M to $1B.
Aug 19, 2026
Plus: PMI claws back share, & the LOs acquirers can't afford to lose are leaving anyway
Aug 17, 2026
Better founder launched a bid to reclaim his company. Plus, you bought the lender, but you might be renting the sales staff
Aug 14, 2026
UWM says the $27.5B position was tied to Two Harbors. The deal died March 27, but the trade didn't. Plus: Wall Street LOs shrug at the Morgan Stanley story, & June MBS numbers.
Aug 12, 2026
7 min read
Buyers love low WAC servicing. LOs can't get an HOA to answer an email. Plus: CrossCountry's coming for the Top 10 in servicing & Fitch downgrades UWM.
Aug 10, 2026
Ishbia’s pursuit raises bigger strategic questions. Plus, a reveal of the mystery bidder circling the deal, loanDepot's disappointing quarter & more.
May 6, 2026
Preliminary marketing materials have been circulating. Plus, the 20 biggest servicers are tightening their grip, TWO says no to UWM again & more.
May 4, 2026
UWM partners w/ Fawaz & Sogorka’s new broker tech platform, Origna8. Plus, recruiting in '26... & more dual licensing to come?
Apr 27, 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
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
