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Coming Up:
21st Century ROAD To Housing Act Passes Senate

Mortgage leaders say supply-focused package needs revisions to avoid limiting capital for housing development

Regulation and Compliance
Mortgage Credit Score Price War Misses The Real Cost Problem: Credit Reports

Even as VantageScore prices fall, lenders say tri-merge credit report costs remain an expensive third-party expense in mortgage origination

Opinion
CrossCountry Mortgage Doubles Down On Builder Market

Retail lender expands construction financing as purchase-driven mortgage market evolves

Operations
Authenticity, Brand Strategy & the Future of Mortgage Marketing with Bri Lees

MaxClass CEO LaDonna Lockard sits down with fractional CMO Bri Lees to explore why authentic leadership, clear brand positioning, and intentional marketing strategy are essential for mortgage companies looking to stand out in today’s market.

Mar 12, 2026
Take It To The Max!
Radian Shuts Down Mortgage Conduit Business, Refocuses On Insurance Strategy

Mortgage insurer winds down Radian Mortgage Capital as company sharpens focus on core insurance operations

Operations
Clear Capital Report Signals Cooling Housing Market In February

Quarterly decline highlights uneven regional performance across U.S. housing markets

Analysis and Data
Buyers Mostly Undeterred by War — So Far

While oil prices rise and markets wobble, most buyers are still moving forward with big-ticket purchases

Analysis and Data
Non-QM
REC. Mar 11, 2026
Equity Select, A Flexible HELOC W/ Payments As Low As 1% HighTech Lending
loanDepot Origination Volume Surges To Highest Level Since 2022

Fourth-quarter originations reach $8.04B as lender expands market share and refinance activity

Analysis and Data
Logan Finance Expands Non-QM Offerings With High-Balance Loans

New Open Road Elevated tier targets high-net-worth borrowers, self-employed clients, and real estate investors

Non-QM