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Former FHA Commissioner Montgomery Joins NewDay USA As Vice Chairman
Bringing decades of policy experience to the company’s leadership, NewDay adds housing finance veteran as vice chairman of its advisory board
Rocket Beats Q4 Expectations, Positions Rocket Pro As Growth Engine Heading Into 2026
Rocket highlights partner channel momentum and new broker initiatives
From Commodity to Advisor: Elevating the Modern MLO with Tricia McIntosh, CFP®️
MaxClass CEO LaDonna Lockard sits down with Tricia McIntosh, CFP®️, to discuss niche positioning, tech adoption, and how MLOs can scale six-figure businesses by stepping into their role as strategic advisors.
Abandoning Tri-Merge Could Raise Borrowing Costs And Investor Risk
A new analysis finds that replacing the tri-merge credit reporting standard could reduce risk assessment accuracy, ultimately driving higher mortgage rates, tighter credit access, and increased uncertainty for borrowers and investors
UMortgage Gears New Flat-Fee Structure To Accelerate Third-Party Origination
UMortgage’s new offering features transparent compensation, capped corporate margins, and integrated CRM support, aiming to help independent brokers scale operations and capitalize on continued growth in the third-party origination channel
Advocacy in Action: Expanding Black Homeownership with Dr. Jennifer Gormer
MaxClass CEO LaDonna Lockard sits down with Dr. Jennifer Gormer to discuss Black homeownership, industry advocacy, and the urgent work of expanding access, affordability, and opportunity in mortgage.
Amplify Credit Union Teams Up With Ownwell To Help Members Cut Property Tax Bills
New partnership provides Texas homeowners a pay-for-success path to challenge over-assessed property values and reduce tax bills