Why connected data matters after the home is built

With 65% of Americans owning a smart device, post-close data gaps are becoming a servicing and risk issue
Read MoreThe brokerage operating model has reached its limits

Growth often adds staff, but more roles can increase coordination work and errors
Read MoreAre 9% mortgage rates possible?

Without a 10-year move above 6% and the spreads widening, the math does not support 9% — even with a hawkish Fed
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California MBA CEO Paul Gigliotti explains how collaboration can turn disaster recovery policy into clearer resources and real paths forward for homeowners.
Read More Is technology changing the economics?

AI is reshaping mortgage economics, but lowering the cost to originate requires disciplined processes, measurable ROI and accountability across the organization.
Read MoreUWM’s Mat Ishbia backs VantageScore 4.0, says Underwriting+ results are ‘off the charts’

At last week’s AIME Fuse event, Ishbia also shared his thoughts on UWM’s new Underwriter+ program
Read MoreLennar’s “home within a home” targets multigenerational demand

A survey from Sotheby's International Realty suggests that buyers are willing to pay a premium for multigenerational homes
Read MoreSitzer settlement survives another challenge as attorneys fight over $120M commission fund

Objectors March and Friedman lost rehearing requests, Gibson rehearing petition remains pending
Read MoreCan a $100M homebuilder build his own operating system with AI?

Alex Akel says he spent 1,600 to 1,800 hours building an integrated platform spanning sales to field operations
Read MoreBenchmark shuts down wholesale division Eleven Mortgage, says it will focus on retail

The company announced the wind-down of its wholesale and correspondent channel
Read MoreSometimes leaders have to take the stairs

Small, consistent actions can compound when time is limited by market pressure and day-to-day execution
Read MoreMortgage rates have gone wild, so what’s next for housing?

Rates near 7.5% plus volatility delivered a clear hit to weekly demand
Read MoreCompass asks MLSs to block listing data from recruiting tools

Letter seeks opt-out from non-IDX and VOW vendor feeds, with a 30-day deadline
Read MoreWhere builder discounts are biggest and who is still buying

Audience Town analyzed 201,000 sales across 25 markets and found every market sold below asking
Read MoreProposal seeks to standardize MSR accounting for recapture values

Analysts say the change should boost transparency but is unlikely to move MSR carrying values
Read MoreGateless Smart Underwrite earns AZP Platinum AI certification

AZP cited 230,000 loans with no reported claims and a framework focused on governance and auditability
Read MoreExperian integrates Verify with Workday for income verification

Experian says its Verify network has a path to cover more than 80 million payroll records across the U.S.
Read MoreNew Jersey looks to remove home interior photos upon buyer request

Failure to comply carries real consequences for licensees
Read MoreHow mortgage brokers can tap into underserved VA markets

At AIME Fuse, VA lending experts addressed product misconceptions, targeted borrower outreach strategies and a creative renovation solution
Read MoreInstitute for Luxury Home Marketing launches property search platform

The platform is available to the Institute’s more than 11,000 current members
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