Rocket's New Tool Lets Brokers Counter Rival Refi Offers On The Spot

Born from a broker's winning Big Pitch proposal, Quick Counter analyzes competing Loan Estimates and generates alternative offers during borrower calls

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Pennymac Made $29M. Its Origination Business Lost Money.

Servicing kept the lender profitable in the third quarter as production volume plunged and management accelerated a $160 million cost-reduction plan

Operations
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Who Deserves To Be An Industry Titan? NMP Opens 2027 Nominations

From industry innovators to unsung mentors, National Mortgage Professional is seeking leaders whose influence has left a lasting mark

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Nov 03, 2026
West Capital Faces Mounting Legal Pressure After Dropping loanDepot Suit

A federal judge found the brokerage failed to establish standing in its compensation lawsuit, while disputes over borrower leads, recruiting, and wages continue

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Nov 03, 2026
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Better Adds $140M Production Team to NEO Home Loans

The Jacksonville-based team brings a purchase-heavy business to Better's growing retail network as the lender expands distribution alongside its cost-cutting efforts

C-Suite Strategies
Nov 03, 2026
Nations Lending Promotes Eric Roman To President, Cindy Baird To COO

Roman, one of the lender's original nine employees, moves into the presidency as the company reshapes its executive leadership team

People On The Move
Nov 03, 2026
eLEND Lowers Credit Score Floors To 500 On FHA Cash-Out Loans

eLEND expands eligibility for lower-score borrowers on select FHA and conventional loans through Dec. 31

Wholesale
Nov 02, 2026
Midterms Loom With Mortgage Policy Changes Already In Motion

As voters head to the polls Tuesday, Washington is weighing changes to refinancing costs, loan pricing, and lending regulations

Regulation and Compliance
Nov 02, 2026
UWM Expands VantageScore Into Non-Agency Lending

Wholesale lender adds credit-score flexibility to select jumbo, bank statement, investor, and home equity products

Wholesale
Nov 02, 2026
Dark Matter Expands AI Ambitions With House Numbers Acquisition

The deal builds on a series of automation initiatives as the tech provider moves toward AI agents capable of executing tasks throughout the loan lifecycle

Tech
Nov 02, 2026
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VantageScore Names Interim CEO Amid Growing Mortgage Market Presence

Anthony Hutchinson succeeds Silvio Tavares as the credit-scoring company expands lender adoption and competition with FICO intensifies

People On The Move
Nov 02, 2026
MBA: Mortgage Payments Climb Despite Smaller Loan Amounts

September's $53 increase ended three months of payment relief, with affordability deteriorating in 39 states

Analysis and Data
Oct 30, 2026
Aven Brings HELOC-Style Financing to Home Purchases, Promising Seven-Day Closings

The $2 million credit line combines 30-year fixed-rate repayment with reusable borrowing capacity

Jumbo
Oct 30, 2026
Fannie, Freddie Credit-Loss Provisions Nearly Quadruple Despite Strong Profits

The mortgage giants recorded a combined $1.94 billion in third-quarter provisions, with higher projected rates extending credit exposure and signs of stress emerging among newer loans

Analysis and Data
Oct 30, 2026
Rocket Gains Market Share, But Wholesale Volume Falls 19%

The lender adds 200 broker partners representing $12 billion in potential annual production, while its servicing and real estate businesses strengthen its competitive position

C-Suite Strategies
Oct 30, 2026
Behind The Non-QM Numbers: How Experienced Originators Choose The Right Income-Documentation Path

How choosing the right income-documentation method upfront can help originators avoid costly delays, underwriting setbacks, and missed opportunities in Non-QM lending

Opinion
Oct 30, 2026
CrossCountry Widens VantageScore Eligibility, Reports $2,500 In Savings

Lender reports a 62-basis-point reduction in loan-level pricing adjustments for qualifying transactions and removes an 80% LTV restriction as alternative credit scoring gains traction

Operations
Oct 29, 2026
I Told A Borrower His Credit Was Crap. The Real Problem Was Me.

After years of chasing production numbers, one mortgage sales veteran learned that closing deals means little if you lose the trust of the people behind them

Opinion
Oct 29, 2026