Rate, Compass Merge Mortgage Ventures, Plan To Recruit Hundreds Of LOs
Combined OriginPoint operation will tap a network of more than 80,000 real estate professionals as Rate makes a major push for purchase business
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Better Adds $140M Production Team to NEO Home Loans
The Jacksonville-based team brings a purchase-heavy business to Better's growing retail network as the lender expands distribution alongside its cost-cutting efforts
Nov 03, 2026
Another Bank Exits Mortgage Origination, Citing Lack Of Scale
Enterprise Bank & Trust joins several banks that have scaled back residential lending operations amid mounting pressure to justify origination costs
Oct 29, 2026
Northpointe Plans Retail Mortgage Exit, Pursues CMG Deal
The bank targets $50 million–$55 million in annual expense savings while shifting resources toward financing other lenders
NEXA Lands $100M Guild Team Amid $690M Recruiting Swing
The Bookspan Baker Team is moving from Guild to NEXA as the brokerage builds recruiting momentum among experienced mortgage professionals
Planet Adds Derek Vandlen And Honor Team In Multistate Retail Push
The 28-year mortgage veteran will lead more than two dozen producers across the Southeast, with additional markets planned
Sep 22, 2026
New American Funding Promotes Stacy Chevalier To Northwest Regional VP
Mortgage veteran will lead recruiting and expansion across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska
Sep 22, 2026
OriginPoint Hires $150 Million Producer Austin Reed As Regional Manager
The former CrossCountry Mortgage executive will continue originating loans while building OriginPoint’s business across the Northeast
Sep 16, 2026
First Federal Sells TPO Division To Mortgage Forward
Deal includes QRL Financial as First Federal sharpens focus on retail mortgage lending
Jun 09, 2026
APM Acquires Synergy One Lending, Forms $14B Lender
The deal marks CEO Dustin Sheppard's first major strategic move since taking the helm at APM in October 2025