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Why Mike Kortas is Buying Up ShellCos

The NEXA boss says he is NOT doing retail. Plus, Lower loses key staffers, that Rocket Super Bowl ad & more

Feb 9, 2026

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13 min read

Experian’s Mortgage Play Is Way Bigger Than Trigger Leads

We explore the rapid rise of AI mortgage marketplaces. Plus, fresh agency securitization trends & whoa—did Pulte cause PennyMac's woes?!

Feb 6, 2026

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12 min read

The Servicer’s Dilemma: PennyMac’s $3B Hit

A mortgage servicing correction is spooking Wall Street. Plus, another lead gen platform gets bought, $250B in rent-to-own Trump Homes(?!), a rumored consultancy marriage & more

Feb 4, 2026

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12 min read

Valon Lands a Whale

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

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10 min read

Hard Times for Easy-Money DSCRs & a Stealthy Mortgage Tech Unicorn Lands a New Client

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

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14 min read