NEXA Lending Acquires Stake In Copper Ridge Ventures To Scale JV Strategy
The phased deal gives independent loan officers a new path into joint venture origination — without the back-office build
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Czarinna Andres
Managing Editor
Czarinna Andres leads editorial coverage for NMP, focusing on the trends, policies, and business strategies shaping today’s mortgage and housing finance landscape. She brings a background in journalism and media, with experience overseeing both print and digital publications across regional markets in New York and Connecticut.
Prior to joining NMP, she served as editor-in-chief for community newspapers, where she managed newsroom operations and led coverage of local government, real estate, and economic development.
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MortgageOne TPO Launches ARIVE Integration, Expands Alternative Lending Push With New CDFI Product
Wholesale lender expands broker workflow access while rolling out no-income-doc Pathway product geared toward underserved borrowers
May 21, 2026
Zillow-Compass Fight Raises Bigger Questions About The Future Of Mortgage Lead Distribution
Legal battle over private listings and MLS access highlights growing competition to control the homebuyer relationship before borrowers reach a loan originator
May 21, 2026
Planet Expands Non-Agency Push As Q1 Origination Volume Jumps 53%
Servicing growth, recapture strategies, and correspondent expansion continue fueling Planet’s integrated mortgage platform model
May 21, 2026
Point Launches Wholesale Channel, Taps Samuel Bjelac To Lead HEI Expansion
New TPO platform brings Point’s home equity investment product to mortgage brokers as demand grows for non-debt equity solutions
May 20, 2026
Freedom Mortgage Named Title Sponsor Of Military Bowl In Multi-Year Deal
Multi-year deal highlights lender’s focus on VA lending, servicing retention, and long-term visibility with a key borrower segment
May 20, 2026
CrossCountry Mortgage Pushes Faster Closings With Blend Integration
Lender says new workflow cuts cycle times by more than half, underscoring growing pressure on speed in purchase-driven market
May 20, 2026
New York Cash-Home Tax Proposal Could Push Wealthy Buyers Back Into Mortgages
As all-cash deals surge nationwide, a proposed 1% levy on $1M+ purchases in NY may reshape jumbo lending, borrower strategy, and origination opportunities
May 19, 2026
Rocket, Redfin Launch Homebuying Offer With Up To $20K In Savings
New program combines lender credits and commission discounts while strengthening Rocket’s servicing recapture and integrated platform strategy
May 19, 2026
Down Payments Fall To Four-Year Low As Inventory Gains Ease Buyer Pressure
Realtor.com report finds median down payment drops 19% year-over-year while FHA and VA usage rises
May 19, 2026