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The Housing Bill Targets Investors. The Bigger Problem Is Supply.

The institutional-investor cap may grab headlines, but permitting, construction costs, and local building activity will have a much bigger say in how much inventory originators have to finance

Opinion
Sep 24, 2026
Defending Mortgage Buyback Demands

How lenders and brokers can test the default, challenge the findings, and preserve a workable resolution in DPA, P&L, and DSCR disputes

Opinion
Sep 24, 2026
UWM Puts Broker Pipeline Behind An AI Voice Command

ChatUWM replaces the lender’s InTouch mobile app, letting brokers ask about expiring locks, loan updates, guidelines, and other pipeline information by voice

Tech
Sep 24, 2026
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

People On The Move
Sep 24, 2026
For LOs Using AI, More Content Isn’t The Point

Kyle Raineri shares how originators can use AI to create social media content, build borrower trust, and strengthen real estate agent relationships

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PLACE Adds Maxwell To Growing Mortgage Technology Stack

Deal brings technology touching nearly 1 in 10 mortgage originations into an ecosystem that already includes Envoy Mortgage and a growing roster of real estate services

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Polly Pushes PPE Setup Into The Pre-Contract Stage

The mortgage technology provider says AI-assisted configuration can get prospective customers much of the way through setup before they sign

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Sep 24, 2026
UWM Combines Processing And Underwriting In Push For Faster Closings

Underwriting+ combines processing, underwriting, and borrower communication, with UWM reporting an 8.3-day average from submission to clear-to-close during its pilot

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