The CRM deal advances plans for a single originator command center, connecting product eligibility and pricing with borrower engagement while preserving lenders’ choice of providers

Broeksmit says the compensation rule “isn’t long for this world,” but CFPB’s published agenda sets no firm timetable

West and 13 team members join the independent brokerage after closing 122 loans through Sept. 30

The latest deal connects borrower retention technology with Maxwell's origination platform and PLACE's real estate network, creating new opportunities for lenders

Brokers who made the transition say greater control over products, pricing, and the lending process can be worth more than a margin boost. But warehouse lines and post-closing risks require careful planning

Both bureaus introduce ways to purchase credit scores separately from reports, while Equifax reports growing VantageScore adoption and extends $1 pricing through 2028