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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

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