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From Documents To Decisions: The Next Evolution Of Mortgage Due Diligence

How lenders, aggregators, and investors are transforming unstructured data into actionable intelligence to improve quality, speed, and transparency across the loan lifecycle

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

Analysis and Data
UWM Rolls Out Dual-Score Option With VantageScore

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

Operations
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

Industry News
It Is Good To Understand Refi Basics

A more complex market is changing how refinance loans are evaluated, priced, and sold

Analysis and Data
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

Operations
CrossCountry Raises Two Harbors Bid To $11.30 Per Share In Amended Deal

Revised all-cash offer tops prior $10.80 agreement, reinforces servicing strategy as UWM competition lingers

C-Suite Strategies
Fawaz, Ishbia Discuss Origna8; Equity Smart CEO Challenges Neutrality

Broker owner Pablo Martinez raises concerns about lead flow neutrality and lender influence

C-Suite Strategies
Wholesale
Home Price Growth Slows In February, FHFA Data Highlights Affordability Squeeze

Cooling gains may ease buyer strain, but inflation-adjusted declines and regional splits complicate outlook for LOs and borrowers

Analysis and Data
FHA, USDA Lending Opens Up After HUD Scraps Energy Standards Rule

MBA backs move, warning prior policy raised construction costs and restricted financing for new homes

Regulation and Compliance