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What Rocket And Compass Are Really Telling You About The Future Of Mortgage Distribution

Why the JV model no longer controls where the mortgage decision is made

Opinion
New-Home Mortgage Applications Climb 11% Year Over Year In March

New-home mortgage demand rose 11% year over year and surged month over month, signaling continued resilience in builder-driven supply even as rates remain volatile

Analysis and Data
Tax Day Just Passed — And LOs Are Feeling The Cost

Commission volatility, missed deductions, and weak tax planning are catching up with mortgage professionals after April 15

Operations
AnnieMac Cash2Keys Program Surpasses One Billion Dollars In Funded Volume

Private equity-backed cash-offer platform highlights demand for competitive purchase strategies and closing certainty in tight housing markets

Operations
Cloudvirga Introduces AI Tool To Address Non-QM Income Analysis

New feature automates bank statement income review for self-employed borrowers, cutting manual processing time

Non-QM
Rising U.S. Debt Could Keep Mortgage Rates Higher For Longer

New analysis from Realtor.com suggests federal borrowing may limit rate relief and extend affordability pressure

Analysis and Data
White House Economic Report Puts Housing Affordability, Supply, And Mortgage Rates Back In Focus

Report highlights mortgage rates, institutional investor limits, and supply-side reforms as key levers to improve affordability

Regulation and Compliance
Purchase Demand Drives Lock Volume Higher Even As Rates Rise

Optimal Blue data shows purchase activity carrying the market while refinance volume turns more selective

Analysis and Data
WFG National Title Names Three Executives To Bolster Growth Strategy

Appointments span operations, growth, and regional leadership as company builds internal bench

People On The Move
Mat Ishbia, UWM Face New Lawsuit Over Alleged Role In MSU Investigation

Lawsuit claims Ishbia, UWM gained access to confidential communications in Mel Tucker probe

Courts