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
Short Takes: Judge Rules in Favor of Fed Governor / Applications Hit Highs for the Year / Onity Retaining More MSRs / UWM Upsizes Debt Offering September 10, 2025 Brandon Ivey The Trump administration vowed to continue the effort to fire Cook, alleging mortgage fraud.Read More
Short Takes: Mixed Mortgage Job Numbers / A Mini Refi Boom? / Trading Up / Warehouse Implications / Property Insurance Costs Spike September 8, 2025 Paul Muolo The big question for all mortgage professionals: Are we in for some type of mini refi boom?Read More
Short Takes: Logan Finance Adds Dobynes / MBA Shares Recommendations for BNPL Debt / Planet Grows / DQs Declining August 26, 2025 James Dohnert The national delinquency rate improved for the second month in a row.Read More
Trump Wins CFPB Victory on Appeals Court Decision but Fight Continues August 18, 2025 Brandon Ivey Sen. Warren said, "Fortunately, the administration cannot yet resume its illegal attempt to shut down the CFPB..."Read More
Lenders Putting Emphasis on Streamlining Business Processes August 15, 2025 Brandon Ivey “Ultimately the goal is to continue to find ways to do more at a lower cost,” said one large unidentified lender surveyed by Fannie.Read More