Fannie CEO Almodovar Abruptly Replaced October 23, 2025 Dennis Hollier The press release announcing Priscilla Almodovar’s immediate departure from Fannie didn’t include an explanation of the move.Read More
Short Takes: Experian Offering VantageScore Free With Bundle / Angelo Gordon’s Expanded-Credit MBS Issuance Slowing / New Intent Index / LendingTree Founder Dies in ATV Accident October 14, 2025 Brandon Ivey Experian joined Equifax in offering free VantageScore 4.0 scores to mortgage lenders that buy certain score bundles.Read More
Short Takes: Chief Strategy Officer Returns to loanDepot / Rocket's Earnings Receive Lift From Mr. Cooper / MBS Spared From Rising Insurance Costs / Home Price Growth Up in September October 13, 2025 James Dohnert Rick Calle previously held the position from 2016 to 2022.Read More
Short Takes: McKernan Confirmed at Treasury / Shuffle Involving GSE Board Member / Home Prices Decline Again October 8, 2025 Brandon Ivey McKernan is expected to play a major role in efforts to reform the government-sponsored enterprises.Read More
Better Looking for a New CFO as Ryan Joins Pennymac October 6, 2025 Paul Muolo Better recently disclosed two new lending partnerships but did not identify its partners.Read More
Supreme Court Allows Cook to Remain at Fed Pending Arguments October 2, 2025 Brandon Ivey The Supreme Court’s brief order stated that it plans oral arguments on the matter in January.Read More
Short Takes: FICO Offers Bypass of Credit Bureaus / Corporate Rating Upgrade for CrossCountry / Bank Rebrands With CMG / CMBA Leader to Retire October 2, 2025 Brandon Ivey FICO said its new credit score acquisition option could save lenders up to 50% on certain costs for credit scores.Read More
Broker Group, Former Chair Battle Over Wages Continues September 25, 2025 James Dohnert Katie Sweeney denied allegations from the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts that she steered sponsorships and contracts away from the trade group for personal gain.Read More
Short Takes: Fed Update / New MISMO President / Goldman Offers RPL MBS September 16, 2025 Brandon Ivey The Fed will have a new governor in place as it considers monetary policy this week and Fed Governor Lisa Cook will also remain in place.Read More
Truist Accuses Competitor of Swiping Mortgage Team September 15, 2025 Emmeline Willey The case is ongoing, with Colliers seeking summary judgment.Read More