Industry News
Coming Up:
Brokers Pivot From Trigger Leads To Trusted Advisors
As Congress moves to cut off brokers from trigger leads, originators are forced to rethink their pitch.
New Salvo in Credit Score Wars
VantageScore claims its 4.0 model beats FICO Classic across varying economic environments
Mortgage Applications Slip As Rates Edge Up; VA Loans Lead Decline
Refi share eases, FHA refinances gain ground while purchase activity holds steady
Builder Confidence Still Muted As Market Headwinds Persist
Stays negative for 16th consecutive month, though showing strong regional variation
Jumping Into Marketing With Purpose
From skydiving in Australia to redefining leadership in the mortgage industry, DeLaine Nick shares how authenticity, storytelling, and community fuel her success
MBA Opposes Freddie Mac-Fannie Mae Merger
Some warn a merger could reduce market competition, raise costs for homebuyers, destabilize the mortgage market
Edge One: GSE Conservatorship Is ‘Largest Shareholder Rights Violation in U.S. History’
Calls for end to conservatorship, possible merger of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to reduce redundancies
Mostly First-Timers Benefit from PMI
PMI supported nearly $300B in mortgages last year and bucks other homeownership add-on cost trends with 25% premium decline since 2017
