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Mortgage lock volume slid 9% in May, Optimal Blue reports
HousingWire·June 9, 2026·2 min read

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Mortgage fraud risk drops 9%; investor loans a concern
National Mortgage News·June 2, 2026·2 min read

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Onity updates reverse mortgage deal, preps share buyback
National Mortgage News·June 2, 2026·2 min read
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FHA affirms tri-merge requirement for FICO 10T, VantageScore 4.0 rollouts
Scotsman Guide·May 22, 2026·2 min read
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Power Moves: Radian, Planet, Polunsky Beitel Green and others make prominent personnel decisions
Scotsman Guide·May 22, 2026·2 min read
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Christopher Waller, in hawkish pivot, joins the Fed’s anti-easing-bias camp
Scotsman Guide·May 22, 2026·2 min read

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Supreme Lending’s John Luddy on the ‘3 deadly sins’ of reverse mortgages
HousingWire·May 15, 2026·2 min read
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Single-family rents notch slight uptick in March
Scotsman Guide·May 22, 2026·2 min read
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Mortgage leaders back revised 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Scotsman Guide·May 15, 2026·2 min read

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Gen H to cut rates by up to 30bps
Mortgage Strategy·May 22, 2026·2 min read
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Title insurance industry posts bumper year in 2025
Scotsman Guide·May 22, 2026·2 min read

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Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 18 May to 22 May
Mortgage Strategy·May 22, 2026·2 min read

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Ami and Imla urge broker feedback on ED&I
Mortgage Strategy·May 22, 2026·2 min read

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Coventry and Together to trim rates
Mortgage Strategy·May 22, 2026·2 min read

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IHT receipts for Apr 2026 fall to £0.7bn
Mortgage Strategy·May 22, 2026·2 min read

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Stamp Duty receipts down despite more homebuyers dragged into net
Mortgage Strategy·May 22, 2026·2 min read
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Iran war is crushing single-family home builders
Scotsman Guide·May 21, 2026·2 min read
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Homeowners insurance premiums see first deceleration since 2019
Scotsman Guide·May 21, 2026·2 min read
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Zombie foreclosure rates tick up in second quarter
Scotsman Guide·May 21, 2026·2 min read

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Deadline extended for Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards
Mortgage Strategy·May 21, 2026·2 min read

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FTBs top priority for Govt support say brokers
Mortgage Strategy·May 21, 2026·2 min read

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Nationwide mortgage lending up 2.5%
Mortgage Strategy·May 21, 2026·2 min read

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TSB and Paragon cut rates as Accord tweaks LTI rule
Mortgage Strategy·May 21, 2026·2 min read

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CHL hires Jenna Macey as BDM for London and the south
Mortgage Strategy·May 21, 2026·2 min read

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Landlord sentiment remains stable, says Landbay
Mortgage Strategy·May 21, 2026·2 min read

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A quarter of customers identified as vulnerable by FOS
Mortgage Strategy·May 21, 2026·2 min read

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Mortgage complaints fall 11% in last financial year: FOS
Mortgage Strategy·May 21, 2026·2 min read

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Six in 10 tenants welcome the Renters’ Rights Act, says Barclays
Mortgage Strategy·May 21, 2026·2 min read

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Bucks BS expands BTL and holiday let offering
Mortgage Strategy·May 21, 2026·2 min read

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West Oxfordshire tops list of FTB hotspots: Rightmove
Mortgage Strategy·May 21, 2026·2 min read

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West One boosts lending as Santander cuts rates
Mortgage Strategy·May 21, 2026·2 min read
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Barney Frank, key Wall Street reformer, remembered as consumer champion
Scotsman Guide·May 20, 2026·2 min read
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Mortgage defect rate improves in fourth quarter
Scotsman Guide·May 20, 2026·2 min read
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HUD issues blueprint for cutting red tape to spur home building
Scotsman Guide·May 20, 2026·2 min read
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House advances sweeping housing bill with White House backing
Scotsman Guide·May 20, 2026·2 min read
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Mortgage demand falls to five-week low in mid-May
Scotsman Guide·May 20, 2026·2 min read

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Comment: Time to shape the future of later-life lending
Mortgage Strategy·May 20, 2026·2 min read

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Landlords plan expansion despite Renters’ Rights Act
Mortgage Strategy·May 20, 2026·2 min read

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Average UK rent 3.5% higher over year: ONS
Mortgage Strategy·May 20, 2026·2 min read

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Halifax and BM Solutions cut rates as NatWest makes increases
Mortgage Strategy·May 20, 2026·2 min read

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House prices flat over the past year, says Land Registry
Mortgage Strategy·May 20, 2026·2 min read

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Industry reacts to inflation fall to 2.8%
Mortgage Strategy·May 20, 2026·2 min read

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Over-60s property wealth is 3x value of DC pensions market
Mortgage Strategy·May 20, 2026·2 min read

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Blog: The industry needs more people like Nev
Mortgage Strategy·May 20, 2026·2 min read
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Government loans gain ground amid faltering new-home mortgage demand
Scotsman Guide·May 19, 2026·2 min read
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Buyers gain leverage as downpayments drop for fourth straight quarter
Scotsman Guide·May 19, 2026·2 min read
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Pending home sales rebound in April despite rising rates
Scotsman Guide·May 19, 2026·2 min read
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Resilient price growth in Opportunity Zones ‘a good sign’ for broader housing market
Scotsman Guide·May 19, 2026·2 min read

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Vernon BS sees sharp rise in later life lending
Mortgage Strategy·May 19, 2026·2 min read

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Principality Intermediaries makes mix of rate changes
Mortgage Strategy·May 19, 2026·2 min read

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Glenhawk hires managing director of sales and marketing
Mortgage Strategy·May 19, 2026·2 min read

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NatWest raises max LTI to 6.5x for high earners
Mortgage Strategy·May 19, 2026·2 min read

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Planning applications hit record low: Landmark
Mortgage Strategy·May 19, 2026·2 min read

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Developer confidence falls in Q1, says Octane Capital
Mortgage Strategy·May 19, 2026·2 min read

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Broker Focus: Brian Swint, mortgage adviser, Delta Mortgages
Mortgage Strategy·May 19, 2026·2 min read

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Rise in number of properties auctioned in April
Mortgage Strategy·May 19, 2026·2 min read

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Charles Street Finance hires Mather as sales manager
Mortgage Strategy·May 19, 2026·2 min read

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Cancelled mortgages hit record high of £8.7bn in Q1
Mortgage Strategy·May 19, 2026·2 min read

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Lettings market activity strengthens in April: Foxtons
Mortgage Strategy·May 19, 2026·2 min read

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Bucks BS lowers product fees, Accord increases rates
Mortgage Strategy·May 19, 2026·2 min read
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Credit still tightening for home builders, though getting closer to easing
Scotsman Guide·May 18, 2026·2 min read
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HUD oversight failure threatens mass reverse mortgage default, $250 million FHA payout
Scotsman Guide·May 18, 2026·2 min read
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Historically dismal home builder sentiment brightens in May
Scotsman Guide·May 18, 2026·2 min read

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Commercial Watch: The seatbelt sign is on but the plane’s still flying
Mortgage Strategy·May 18, 2026·2 min read

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Monmouthshire launches new loans origination system with selected brokers
Mortgage Strategy·May 18, 2026·2 min read

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Last chance to enter Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026
Mortgage Strategy·May 18, 2026·2 min read

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Rise in the number of sales agreed per estate agent: Propertymark
Mortgage Strategy·May 18, 2026·2 min read

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Air to provide later life lending training to Simplybiz advisers
Mortgage Strategy·May 18, 2026·2 min read

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Marked moves in Q1 network table
Mortgage Strategy·May 18, 2026·2 min read

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OMS appoints Tippett as head of delivery
Mortgage Strategy·May 18, 2026·2 min read

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Demand for variable rates doubles: Moneyfacts
Mortgage Strategy·May 18, 2026·2 min read

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Afin Bank appoints Jeffs head of product and proposition
Mortgage Strategy·May 18, 2026·2 min read

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House prices up 1.2% in May: Rightmove
Mortgage Strategy·May 18, 2026·2 min read
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Rents slide lower amid mixed multifamily outlooks
Scotsman Guide·May 15, 2026·2 min read
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Despite higher upfront costs, new homes save money over time: Realtor.com
Scotsman Guide·May 15, 2026·2 min read
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Transfer taxes still play major role in state closing cost rankings
Scotsman Guide·May 15, 2026·2 min read
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May 9: What LOs should know about DPA; hedging in this market; Louisiana’s coast; Saturday Spotlight: Fairway Home Mortgage
Rob Chrisman·May 9, 2026·2 min read
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IMBs extend profit streak in first quarter despite cost pressures, falling production
Scotsman Guide·May 15, 2026·2 min read
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Mortgage delinquencies continue steady rise in first quarter
Scotsman Guide·May 15, 2026·2 min read

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Mortgage lock volumes tumble in April, purchases salvage annual gains
Scotsman Guide·May 8, 2026·2 min read

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Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 11 May to 15 May
Mortgage Strategy·May 15, 2026·2 min read

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Tech Watch: Keeping pace when products move fast
Mortgage Strategy·May 15, 2026·2 min read

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Nine out of 10 homebuyers want solar panels and EV charging
Mortgage Strategy·May 15, 2026·2 min read

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Industry trio urge colleagues to join ED&I conversation
Mortgage Strategy·May 15, 2026·2 min read

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Glenhawk announces upgrades to AVMs criteria
Mortgage Strategy·May 15, 2026·2 min read

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The Right Mortgage & Protection Network signs up TAB
Mortgage Strategy·May 15, 2026·2 min read

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Runaway rents are a “national phenomenon”, says think tank
Mortgage Strategy·May 15, 2026·2 min read
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Rocket sues UWM, alleging $100 million breach of bulk MSR contracts
Scotsman Guide·May 14, 2026·2 min read
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Housing costs remain a major focus in Fed’s survey of U.S. households
Scotsman Guide·May 14, 2026·2 min read
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CrossCountry sugars Two Harbors deal with dividend pledge
Scotsman Guide·May 14, 2026·2 min read
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Foreclosures dip monthly, climb annually as housing strains persist
Scotsman Guide·May 14, 2026·2 min read

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Almost a third of Brits believe Help to Buy is still available in England: David Wilson Homes
Mortgage Strategy·May 14, 2026·2 min read

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Housing market subdued in April: Rics
Mortgage Strategy·May 14, 2026·2 min read

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Offa expands direct team with four recruits
Mortgage Strategy·May 14, 2026·2 min read

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Economy shows surprise growth in March despite war
Mortgage Strategy·May 14, 2026·2 min read

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Passing the baton: NextGen 30 Under 30 mentorship programme
Mortgage Strategy·May 14, 2026·2 min read

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Residential and buy-to-let arrears fall again, says UK Finance
Mortgage Strategy·May 14, 2026·2 min read

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Construction output grows by 0.4% in Q1 2026: ONS
Mortgage Strategy·May 14, 2026·2 min read

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Rent controls would not harm landlords if tax relief returns, says JRF
Mortgage Strategy·May 14, 2026·2 min read
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Nearly 1 in 5 mortgage purchase requests come from Gen Z applicants
Scotsman Guide·May 13, 2026·2 min read
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Wholesale inflation spikes to four-year high in April
Scotsman Guide·May 13, 2026·2 min read
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Purchase mortgage demand stays strong as refinance share slides
Scotsman Guide·May 13, 2026·2 min read

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Cladding, leasehold and social housing all mentioned in King’s Speech
Mortgage Strategy·May 13, 2026·2 min read

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Foundation relaunches BTL products and cuts rates
Mortgage Strategy·May 13, 2026·2 min read

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FCA names new senior execs
Mortgage Strategy·May 13, 2026·2 min read

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News Analysis: Purchasers turn cautious
Mortgage Strategy·May 13, 2026·2 min read

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TSB and West Brom cut prices by up to 26bps
Mortgage Strategy·May 13, 2026·2 min read

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L&G paid out £1.388bn protection claims last year
Mortgage Strategy·May 13, 2026·2 min read

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New home registrations fall as developers face rising costs: NHBC
Mortgage Strategy·May 13, 2026·2 min read

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Charles Street Finance creates field-based BDM team
Mortgage Strategy·May 13, 2026·2 min read

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Blog: Will RRA change how we approach lending?
Mortgage Strategy·May 13, 2026·2 min read

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OSB promotes Hollands to group head of intermediary sales and distribution
Mortgage Strategy·May 13, 2026·2 min read

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Misconceptions around deposits still holding back FTBs: MAB
Mortgage Strategy·May 13, 2026·2 min read

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Four in 10 homes on the market don’t sell: Zoopla
Mortgage Strategy·May 13, 2026·2 min read

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Landbay hires McRoberts as BDM for Kent and South Coast
Mortgage Strategy·May 13, 2026·2 min read
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Concentration risk emerging among newer vintage loans, FHA borrowers
Scotsman Guide·May 12, 2026·2 min read
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Purchase mortgage activity holds ground in April
Scotsman Guide·May 12, 2026·2 min read
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Mortgage credit availability retreats in April
Scotsman Guide·May 12, 2026·2 min read
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CPI inflation spikes to highest level since 2023 as war impacts build
Scotsman Guide·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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Air partners with Linear for later life lending expansion
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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TMW cuts rates by up to 0.20%, Gen H lifts prices
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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40% of landlords want to refinance over next 12 months
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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TML lowers rates by up to 0.35%, Kensington withdraws products
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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Paradigm adds Afin to lender panel
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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Leasehold ‘bottleneck’ sees time to exchange take 155 days
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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Second charge new business volumes grew by 20% in March: FLA
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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Stamp Duty bungs up the housing market, shadow chancellor says
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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Atom bank adds Norton Broker Services to commercial broker panel
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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Dudley BS appoints Smith as chief growth officer
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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Molo launches semi-commercial proposition
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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MT Finance hires Gregory as BDM
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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Popularity of trackers has surged since start of war in Iran
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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Mortgage searches down 20% in April: Twenty7tec
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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Newell appointed as head of Fiba
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read

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Lloyds Banking Group launches £5k deposit FTB mortgage
Mortgage Strategy·May 12, 2026·2 min read
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Bringing facts to some mortgage market myths
Scotsman Guide·May 11, 2026·2 min read
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UWM ratchets up pressure with $12.50 Two Harbors bid as shareholder meeting looms
Scotsman Guide·May 11, 2026·2 min read
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Refinance share of mortgage originations hits four-year high in first quarter
Scotsman Guide·May 11, 2026·2 min read
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Price declines, demand uncertainty muddy outlook for fix-and-flip investors
Scotsman Guide·May 11, 2026·2 min read

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News Analysis: New rental rules bring opportunity
Mortgage Strategy·May 11, 2026·2 min read

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Pallas Capital hires Dance as originator
Mortgage Strategy·May 11, 2026·2 min read

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Beverley BS Joins Brilliant Solutions Mortgage Club panel
Mortgage Strategy·May 11, 2026·2 min read

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Zephyr Homeloans launches special edition 5-year fixed range
Mortgage Strategy·May 11, 2026·2 min read

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Market Watch: Chaos theory? We need calm!
Mortgage Strategy·May 11, 2026·2 min read

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Together appoints Anderson as chief strategy officer
Mortgage Strategy·May 11, 2026·2 min read

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The Right Mortgage & Protection Network points to year on year growth
Mortgage Strategy·May 11, 2026·2 min read

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GB Bank joins BDLA
Mortgage Strategy·May 11, 2026·2 min read

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FTBs remain under pressure from mortgage mayhem: Moneyfacts
Mortgage Strategy·May 11, 2026·2 min read
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Industry Watch: Fitch, Trepp, UWM, NAMB and others grab headlines
Scotsman Guide·May 8, 2026·2 min read
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U Michigan consumer sentiment survey hits lowest mark since tracking began in 1952
Scotsman Guide·May 8, 2026·2 min read
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CrossCountry sweetens Two Harbors offer to $12 a share, matching UWM
Scotsman Guide·May 8, 2026·2 min read
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Firming labor market may bring limited relief to housing
Scotsman Guide·May 8, 2026·2 min read

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Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 04 May to 08 May
Mortgage Strategy·May 8, 2026·2 min read

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Industry calls for response on equity, diversity and inclusion
Mortgage Strategy·May 8, 2026·2 min read

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Pepper Money rejigs sales team
Mortgage Strategy·May 8, 2026·2 min read

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Together trims unregulated bridging rates
Mortgage Strategy·May 8, 2026·2 min read

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Vida Homeloans expands resi options and relaunches BTL range
Mortgage Strategy·May 8, 2026·2 min read

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Gatehouse added to The Right Mortgage panel
Mortgage Strategy·May 8, 2026·2 min read

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House prices stable in April, says Halifax
Mortgage Strategy·May 8, 2026·2 min read

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Money Talks – Putting Protection Viewpoint insights into action – Part 2
Mortgage Strategy·May 8, 2026·2 min read
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Top central bankers explain dissents, urge caution as inflation risks rise
Scotsman Guide·May 7, 2026·2 min read
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Carrington strikes deal for Valon Mortgage, boosting servicing book by 800,000 loans
Scotsman Guide·May 7, 2026·2 min read
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High prices for urban new builds underscore housing reform delay
Scotsman Guide·May 7, 2026·2 min read
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Residential construction spending rallies in March
Scotsman Guide·May 7, 2026·2 min read
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Seasonal dip dings strong yearly gains in first-quarter CRE originations
Scotsman Guide·May 7, 2026·2 min read

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Duncombe set to retire as part of YBS’ homes division reshuffle
Mortgage Strategy·May 7, 2026·2 min read

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Esteemed judging panel for Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 26
Mortgage Strategy·May 7, 2026·2 min read

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Majority of landlords remain profitable with increased yields, but RRA causing concern: Aldermore
Mortgage Strategy·May 7, 2026·2 min read

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London £5m+ market losing momentum, says Savills
Mortgage Strategy·May 7, 2026·2 min read

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HSBC to cut rates as others reprice in both directions
Mortgage Strategy·May 7, 2026·2 min read

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Monmouthshire BS appoints Morgan as BDM for south Wales
Mortgage Strategy·May 7, 2026·2 min read
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Amid office sector weakness, has the sublease vacancy rate peaked?
Scotsman Guide·May 6, 2026·2 min read
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As home affordability weakens, generational gaps widen
Scotsman Guide·May 6, 2026·2 min read
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High rates still blocking would-be movers as home price growth cools — for now
Scotsman Guide·May 6, 2026·2 min read
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Private employers defy expectations, add more than 100,000 jobs in April
Scotsman Guide·May 6, 2026·2 min read
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War-driven rate pressures slowing mortgage demand
Scotsman Guide·May 6, 2026·2 min read
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Power Moves: Rate, AnnieMac, Lower and others make notable hires
Scotsman Guide·May 5, 2026·2 min read
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HUD eases environmental guidelines for FHA’s multifamily underwriting
Scotsman Guide·May 5, 2026·2 min read
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Home prices keep climbing, though gains ease slightly from fourth quarter
Scotsman Guide·May 5, 2026·2 min read
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CrossCountry Mortgage fires back at ‘misleading claims’ from UWM in TWO bidding battle
Scotsman Guide·May 5, 2026·2 min read
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Iran war shatters real estate investor outlook
Scotsman Guide·May 5, 2026·2 min read
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Sales of newly built homes jump in March
Scotsman Guide·May 5, 2026·2 min read
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Scotsman Guide’s 2026 Top Women Originators hit big numbers last year
Scotsman Guide·May 4, 2026·2 min read
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HUD’s mixed-immigration status proposal sees 97% opposition
Scotsman Guide·May 4, 2026·2 min read
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FICO 10T outperforms VantageScore 4.0 in new mortgage default study
Scotsman Guide·May 4, 2026·2 min read
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Homebuying literacy gaps highlight rift between purchase affordability and buyer demand
Scotsman Guide·May 4, 2026·2 min read
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Non-QM delinquencies ease in March on seasonal drivers
Scotsman Guide·May 4, 2026·2 min read
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UWM pitches unsolicited Two Harbors bid directly to shareholders in open letter
Scotsman Guide·May 1, 2026·2 min read
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New home listings resilient in April despite economic volatility
Scotsman Guide·May 1, 2026·2 min read
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New mortgage payments jump in March, setting back purchase affordability
Scotsman Guide·May 1, 2026·2 min read
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Housing underbuilding weakens wealth building
Scotsman Guide·May 1, 2026·2 min read
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Restoring HUD’s First Look program can expand homeownership without banning investors
Scotsman Guide·May 1, 2026·2 min read
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Exponential income growth requires a shift away from small deals
Scotsman Guide·May 1, 2026·2 min read
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DSCR is reshaping real estate financing in tighter credit environment
Scotsman Guide·May 1, 2026·2 min read
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SOFR-based hedging gains traction in non-agency lending
Scotsman Guide·May 1, 2026·2 min read
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Policy shifts revive attention on manufactured housing
Scotsman Guide·May 1, 2026·2 min read
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Building strength during mortgage market slowdowns
Scotsman Guide·May 1, 2026·2 min read
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An elite originator explains what separates top producers from the rest
Scotsman Guide·May 1, 2026·2 min read
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Homeowners insurance premiums soar between 2021 and 2025, new study shows
Scotsman Guide·April 30, 2026·2 min read
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PCE inflation skyrockets in March on energy supply shock
Scotsman Guide·April 30, 2026·2 min read
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Non-QM sector stabilizes in March amid deteriorating delinquency outlooks
Scotsman Guide·April 29, 2026·2 min read
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Single-family housing starts spike as permits plunge in March
Scotsman Guide·April 29, 2026·2 min read
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Purchase mortgage applications sustain rebound from March lows
Scotsman Guide·April 29, 2026·2 min read
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HUD moves to roll back gender identity protections for federal housing programs
Scotsman Guide·April 28, 2026·2 min read
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USDA, HUD rescind Biden-era energy efficiency mandate
Scotsman Guide·April 28, 2026·2 min read
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Broeksmit backs revised Basel III plan before House committee, calls for changes
Scotsman Guide·April 28, 2026·2 min read
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CRE lending has banner year in 2025
Scotsman Guide·April 28, 2026·2 min read
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Consumer sentiment treads water in April amid ongoing war impacts
Scotsman Guide·April 28, 2026·2 min read
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Home price gains fade with inflation set to reheat: Case-Shiller index
Scotsman Guide·April 28, 2026·2 min read
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Regional home price softening deepens in February
Scotsman Guide·April 28, 2026·2 min read
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Ginnie Mae changes reporting policy following spike in FHA delinquency numbers
Scotsman Guide·April 27, 2026·2 min read
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CHLA cautions ‘unwillingness to act boldly’ is deepening housing divides
Scotsman Guide·April 27, 2026·2 min read
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House lawmakers revolt against White House restrictions on BTR investors
Scotsman Guide·April 27, 2026·2 min read
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Commercial delinquencies jump in first quarter for GSEs and FHA
Scotsman Guide·April 27, 2026·2 min read
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Mortgage credit score competition is increasing. Will it lower costs?
Scotsman Guide·April 24, 2026·2 min read
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MBA recommends eight ways HUD can improve multifamily MI in Opportunity Zones
Scotsman Guide·April 24, 2026·2 min read
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Pair of polls point to historically dismal consumer confidence
Scotsman Guide·April 24, 2026·2 min read
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Foreclosure inventory reaches highest level since 2020
Scotsman Guide·April 24, 2026·2 min read

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Apr. 24: Cap. mkts, LO jobs; Retention, HELOC, digitization, secondary platform, CRA products; lottery psychology; FHA delinquencies
Rob Chrisman·April 24, 2026·2 min read
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CHEP lambasts Maine regulators for new law restricting shared-equity lending
Scotsman Guide·April 23, 2026·2 min read
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Coworking emerging as driver of office occupancy recovery
Scotsman Guide·April 23, 2026·2 min read
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Renovation lending lingering bright spot in dour home building outlook
Scotsman Guide·April 23, 2026·2 min read
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Foreclosure auction volumes hit six-year high, signaling post-pandemic normalization
Scotsman Guide·April 23, 2026·2 min read
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Home seller profit margins sink to five-year low
Scotsman Guide·April 23, 2026·2 min read
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Climate risks actively eroding U.S. housing markets, ICE study finds
Scotsman Guide·April 22, 2026·2 min read
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The ‘stability gap’: Why a good salary is not enough to secure a mortgage
Scotsman Guide·April 22, 2026·2 min read
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Real estate investor optimism fades amid geopolitical tensions and inflation resurgence
Scotsman Guide·April 22, 2026·2 min read
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Home purchase cancellations jump in March as price growth slows
Scotsman Guide·April 22, 2026·2 min read
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Mortgage demand bounces back as rates stabilize, inventory expands
Scotsman Guide·April 22, 2026·2 min read
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Survey reveals misconceptions deterring veterans from utilizing VA home loan benefits
Scotsman Guide·April 21, 2026·2 min read
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U.S. land prices cool as builder demand softens
Scotsman Guide·April 21, 2026·2 min read
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Borrowers express downpayment confusion amid affordability pressures
Scotsman Guide·April 21, 2026·2 min read
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Warsh faces tough questions from Senate committee, denies Trump influence on rates
Scotsman Guide·April 21, 2026·2 min read
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Property tax shock: 64% of U.S. homeowners surprised by their house’s tax bills
Scotsman Guide·April 21, 2026·2 min read
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Maine becomes first state in U.S. to regulate home equity investment loans
Scotsman Guide·April 20, 2026·2 min read

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Scotsman Guide survey finds mortgage originators start the year confident, despite barriers
Scotsman Guide·April 20, 2026·2 min read
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Self-storage sales surge to $5 billion in 2025 as investors chase larger portfolios
Scotsman Guide·April 20, 2026·2 min read
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Outlook dims for ‘structural’ recovery in housing affordability
Scotsman Guide·April 20, 2026·2 min read
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Apr. 14: AE, Ops Mgr. jobs; MERS review, TPO, virtual LO, digital ass’t, HELOC, warehouse products; Policy moves for LOs to watch
Rob Chrisman·April 14, 2026·2 min read

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Apr. 10: Consumer Direct, LO jobs; UAD 3.6, spec pool tools; credit report FICO program; trends for LOs to monitor
Rob Chrisman·April 10, 2026·2 min read

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Apr. 4: Population trends for LOs; Third party provider product news; Saturday Spotlight: Foundation Mortgage
Rob Chrisman·April 4, 2026·2 min read
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Mar. 18: Underwriting jobs; servicing, CRM, BI, QC, HELOC, TBA, title products; STRATMOR on servicing; UAD 3.6 warning; oil!
Rob Chrisman·March 18, 2026·2 min read
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Mar. 17: AE jobs; Commercial, eClosing, retention, processing tools; wholesaler, corresp. news; False Claims update; MISMO standards
Rob Chrisman·March 17, 2026·2 min read
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Mar. 14: ARM biz; DOJ/Fed, IMB/Trump, CrossCountry, Better in the news; Thoughts on staff retention; Saturday Spotlight: Flyhomes
Rob Chrisman·March 14, 2026·2 min read
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Mar. 11: SoFi LO jobs; fraud guard, cap. mkts. data, QC, POS products; PHH & OptiFunder name news; non-Agency product changes
Rob Chrisman·March 11, 2026·2 min read
