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The modern lender’s playbook: Creating more confident borrowers

Sep 29, 2026 · 2:35 PM Dave Steinmetz HousingWire

New findings from the ServiceLink Loan Officer Report reveal how mortgage fee transparency and education can become a competitive advantage

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Rocket Mortgage will make VantageScore 4.0 its default credit model

Sep 29, 2026 · 1:48 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Rocket says a 4-month test using 1.4 million reports helped some borrowers qualify and improved pricing outcomes

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Inflation and housing costs are squeezing senior homeowners, Longbridge survey finds

Sep 29, 2026 · 11:22 AM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Only 28% of homeowners 55+ expect their finances to improve soon, with financial confidence split sharply by income and gender

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Point says home renovation demand has dropped to its lowest level since 2024

Sep 29, 2026 · 9:00 AM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Quarterly index shows demand for renovation financing is strongest in states like Indiana, Tennessee and Georgia

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The brokerage operating model has reached its limits

Sep 29, 2026 · 7:00 AM Oren Michaely HousingWire

Growth often adds staff, but more roles can increase coordination work and errors

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Why connected data matters after the home is built

Sep 29, 2026 · 7:00 AM Bhargavi Halthore HousingWire

With 65% of Americans owning a smart device, post-close data gaps are becoming a servicing and risk issue

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Are 9% mortgage rates possible?

Sep 28, 2026 · 9:58 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

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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From policy to a path forward

Sep 28, 2026 · 9:41 PM Paul Gigliotti HousingWire

California MBA CEO Paul Gigliotti explains how collaboration can turn disaster recovery policy into clearer resources and real paths forward for homeowners.

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Is technology changing the economics?

Sep 28, 2026 · 8:30 PM Rick Roque, Jim Deitch HousingWire

AI is reshaping mortgage economics, but lowering the cost to originate requires disciplined processes, measurable ROI and accountability across the…

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UWM’s Mat Ishbia backs VantageScore 4.0, says Underwriting+ results are ‘off the charts’

Sep 28, 2026 · 8:22 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

At last week’s AIME Fuse event, Ishbia also shared his thoughts on UWM’s new Underwriter+ program

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