February 12, 2026By Brandon IveyGrapevine: Pennymac to Acquire Cenlar; Mortgage EmploymentPennymac will pay $172.5 million upfront for Cenlar; real estate credit employment declines; GOP senators concerned about NFIP pricing.
March 6, 2025By Brandon IveyGrapevine: Mortgage Applications Spike; M&A Activity Heats UpMortgage applications increase, led by refinances; three M&A transactions involving lenders/branches; home price appreciation trends.
February 16, 2023By Brandon IveyRocket in Search of CEO as Farner Announces RetirementFollowing Jay Farner’s surprise move to retire, the mortgage company has retained a “leading firm” to consider both internal and external candidates for the CEO position.