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Affordability Rebounds In Early 2026, But Rates Still Cap The Upside For Originators

Income growth and home price moderation are improving buying power, though rate pressure keeps demand fragile

Analysis and Data
NEXA Lending Develops Servicing-Aligned Income Program For LOs

The independent mortgage brokerage plans a phased rollout beginning as early as July 2026, giving affiliated originators a new pathway to recurring servicing-related revenue

Operations
loanDepot Expands Builder Partnership Model With New Strategic Partnership

Betenbough-backed lending platform underscores shift toward embedded mortgage origination in purchase-driven markets

Operations
Better Adds Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater To Its Board

Veteran housing finance leader brings capital markets expertise as Better scales Tinman AI platform and expands partnerships

People On The Move
Half Of All Listings Are Stale

Rising stale inventory and longer days on market signal weaker demand, fewer originations, and increased pricing pressure for loan officers

Analysis and Data
Florida Court Shields Undrawn Reverse Mortgage Credit Lines From Garnishment

Ruling clarifies that unused HECM funds are contingent assets protected under homestead law, with implications for lenders, servicers, and originators

Regulation and Compliance
Mar 30, 2026
Master The Markets
CrossCountry To Acquire Two Harbors For $10.80 A Share, Ending UWM Deal

CrossCountry, on behalf of Two Harbors, will pay UWM a $25.4 million termination fee

C-Suite Strategies
Better And Coinbase Launch Token-Backed Mortgages For Conforming Loans

Partnership creates new pathway to homeownership for digital asset holders

Operations
Homes For People, Not Portfolios

Trump’s housing directive targets bulk buyers — but the real impact hinges on definitions, supply, and migration to build-to-rent

Opinion
Homes For People, Not Portfolios
NMP