Proxy Advisory Firm Recommends Two Harbors Shareholders Reject CrossCountry Deal
Influential shareholder advisor raises valuation and process concerns ahead of May 19 vote as UWM battle intensifies
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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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Refi Volume Jumps To 4-Year High As ICE Reports Strongest Home Price Gain In Nearly Two Years
Lower rates earlier this year fueled a refinance surge and boosted first-time buyer activity, giving loan officers a more balanced pipeline
May 12, 2026
Blackstone Expands Into Builder Finance With New Homebuilder Lending Platform
Private credit giant targets residential development lending as builders continue facing tight financing conditions and limited housing inventory
May 11, 2026
UWM Raises Two Harbors Bid To $12.50 Per Share In Latest Escalation Of Bidding War
Latest proposal increases cash consideration above CrossCountry’s pending $12 all-cash deal while preserving UWMC stock option ahead of May 19 shareholder vote
May 11, 2026
Multifamily Lending Leads CRE Finance Rebound In First Quarter
MBA’s latest survey pointed to renewed refinancing momentum, stronger deal flow, and a major rebound in multifamily originations
May 08, 2026
Rocket Leans Further Into Servicing And Borrower Retention In Q1
Rocket’s expanding servicing portfolio and home-search strategy reflect broader industry focus on retention and long-term customer relationships
May 08, 2026
UWM Broadens Access To Free Credit Reports Amid VantageScore Transition
Wholesale lender offers dual-score credit reports at no cost to brokers or borrowers amid growing competition around credit access and borrower acquisition tools
May 08, 2026
Carrington, Valon Strike Government Servicing Deal Centered On AI, Ginnie Mae Modernization
Partnership includes acquisition of Valon Mortgage, adds roughly 800,000 loans to Carrington’s platform and deepens the lender’s expansion across servicing, retail and Non-QM
May 08, 2026
CrossCountry Raises Two Harbors Bid To $12 Per Share, Matching UWM Offer
Revised all-cash proposal intensifies battle between CrossCountry Mortgage and UWM as Two Harbors board again backs CCM’s deal certainty over stock upside
May 08, 2026
Brokers First Funding Unveils Rebrand, 25 Bps Non-QM Purchase Special At California Mortgage Expo
BFF executives say refreshed branding reflects company evolution while reaffirming commitment to broker partners
May 07, 2026