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DSCR loan volume surges despite fraud risks and scrutiny
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (1033+ words) DSCR and investor loan lock volume skyrocketed 130% between January 2022 and August 2026, becoming the primary growth engine for the non-QM market. The loan's structure makes it uniquely vulnerable to bad actors, with fraud risk indicators now firing on 1 in 44 investment property…...
Zillow faces shareholder lawsuit over Redfin deal
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (455+ words) A shareholder filed a derivative lawsuit in Washington, alleging Zillow’s $100 million Redfin deal created antitrust risk and misled investors. The suit cites alleged insider sales of $81 million and seeks damages plus governance changes. AI Summary While Zillow may no longer…...
How VantageScore 4.0 impacts GSE mortgage pricing
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (823+ words) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released official LLPA grids for Classic FICO and VantageScore 4.0 as FHFA opened VantageScore delivery to all lenders. The GSEs apply VantageScore pricing at a bucket that's 20 points higher than FICO, and third-party analyses find borrower…...
Jason Finch named president of Fischer Homes
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (253+ words) Fischer Homes named veteran executive Jason Finch president in a leadership restructuring that separates the president and chief operating officer roles. Finch, previously South Region president, will oversee homebuilding strategy and operations across the company’s 11 markets. AI Summary Kentucky-based Fischer…...
Lewis urges Better shareholders to reject Garg's proposals
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (738+ words) Better interim CEO Daniel Lewis urged shareholders to reject former CEO Vishal Garg’s proxy effort, citing revenue declines and missed targets. Lewis said company performance has improved after Aug. 3, including $45 million in annualized cost cuts. AI Summary Daniel Lewis, interim…...
Mortgage rate locks fell 9% in August, Optimal Blue reports
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (830+ words) Optimal Blue reported August 2026 lock volume fell 9% month over month and 3% year over year as rates held steady. Purchases were 81% of volume, while rate-and-term refis fell 47% year over year. AI Summary Mortgage activity weakened in August even as mortgage rates…...
From days to minutes: How Prudent AI and Angel Oak are shifting non-QM eligibility upfront
1+ week, 1+ day ago (759+ words) From Hutchens’ perspective, one of the most notable changes has been the way originators now view non-QM. What was once treated primarily as an alternative when agency financing did not work has become a much more established part of the…...
FHFA opens door to VantageScore for all lenders
1+ week, 1+ day ago (765+ words) Bill Pulte announced the FHFA is "seriously considering" a bi-merge or single credit report option to reduce costs for consumers. Criticizing FICO's pricing monopoly, Pulte instructed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to immediately approve all lenders to use VantageScore 4.0. AI…...
Mortgage Nerds moves to NEXA Lending platform
1+ week, 2+ day ago (437+ words) Mortgage Nerds, led by Mike Cox and Brian Hofmann, is joining NEXA Lending after an approximately 18-month platform search. The firms cited servicing and retention offerings plus ties to Vetted VA as key factors, while keeping the Mortgage Nerds brand....
Compass-NWMLS Settlement bigger than ‘Coming Soon’ listings
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1406+ words) Monday’s lawsuit settlement between Compass and Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) could have implications well beyond Washington state. An end to litigation comes as brokerages and multiple listing services (MLS) continue to reconsider how rules should govern listing marketing, data…...