PACE lender elevates former COO as homeowners seek alternatives to traditional home equity and refinance options

New tools aim to improve execution precision, speed commitments, and support margin control in volatile rate environment

New HomeSafe second line of credit targets equity-rich homeowners seeking access to cash without refinancing into higher rates or taking on monthly payments

New strategy reflects growing institutional demand for diversified credit and signals continued support for non-agency lending markets

All-stock deal expands Central California footprint and lending capacity across commercial and small business markets

Lenders are rethinking how they train, incentivize, and retain LOs — shifting beyond traditional basis point compensation toward servicing income, cross-selling, and long-term borrower relationships

Judge orders UWM CEO Mat Ishbia to sit for four-hour deposition as lender files emergency motion to stop testimony