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Inside Originator Connect 2025

From launching brokerages to major acquisitions and industry advocacy, Originator Connect 2025 brought the mortgage industry together for big conversations.

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Waving Goodbye To Mortgage Finance Biz

Comerica says goodbye to mortgage financing, while Kind Lending CEO Glenn Stearns adds author to his portfolio.

Jun 13, 2023
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Competing Against Cash

Originators can still offer their services to all-cash buyers.

Jun 08, 2023
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Home Prices Swell For The 135th Consecutive Month

Buyers are reluctant to engage with low inventory and price woes.

Jun 06, 2023
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Lending Falls to 23-Year Low

Just 1.25 million residential mortgages were originated in the first quarter of 2023 in the United States — the fewest since late-2000.

Jun 01, 2023
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A Tense Week For Originators

A debt default could shake up the industry even more.

May 30, 2023
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Labor Board To Hear Complaint Against UWM

NLRB questions UWM employment agreement.

May 25, 2023
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A Battle Over 1% Down Programs

Mortgage rivals compete in 1% down program.

May 23, 2023
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Mortgage Groups Weigh In On CFPB Case

Three mortgage groups warn Supreme Court of chaos if CFPB ruled unconstitutional.

May 18, 2023