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Czarinna Andres

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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Two Harbors Stands By CrossCountry Deal Amid Competing UWM $12 Bid

Board cites “certain value,” challenges stock structure, timeline, and execution risk in escalating MSR battle

May 04, 2026
TransUnion Flags ‘K-Shaped’ Credit Divide As Mortgage Delinquencies Climb, Refi Activity Surges

Diverging borrower profiles reshape risk, underwriting, and pipeline outlook as new credit scoring models loom

May 04, 2026
San Francisco Luxury Home Sales Rise 22%, Median Price Nears $7M

Faster deal timelines and declining inventory highlight growing split in housing demand

May 04, 2026
MyFreeScoreNow Expands Credit Access For Borrowers Without SSNs

Tri-bureau visibility could help originators identify and pre-qualify underserved borrowers earlier

May 01, 2026
UWM Takes Fight Directly To Shareholders With $12 Bid For Two Harbors

Open letter escalates weeks-long deal battle, challenges board actions, and raises stakes for MSR-driven M&A

May 01, 2026
HUD Equal Access Rewrite Could Reshape Borrower Pipeline And Add Compliance Risk

Proposed rollback of gender identity protections may ripple into FHA lending, documentation stability, and fair lending exposure

Apr 30, 2026
Homeowners Insurance Premiums Jump 64% Since 2021

Newrez analysis of 1.2M loans shows costs topping $2,600 nationally, with regional disparities and new pressure points for borrower affordability

Apr 30, 2026
UWM Rolls Out Dual-Score Option With VantageScore

Move follows GSE policy shift, giving brokers visibility into both FICO and VantageScore

Apr 30, 2026
Fed Holds Rates Steady As Powell Era Ends

Deep divisions inside the Fed and a murky rate outlook could keep mortgage pricing volatile and borrower urgency uneven

Apr 30, 2026
MeridianLink, Plaid Integration Targets Faster Income Verification Workflows

Cash-flow data embedded into lending platforms aims to reduce friction and expand access for nontraditional borrowers

Apr 30, 2026