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May 15, 2026 · 8:39 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire
When it comes to the process of selling a reverse mortgage, John Luddy exemplifies the clichéd phrase, “been there, done that.” After 40 years in the…
Read full article →May 15, 2026 · 7:54 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire
Analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) said UWM Holdings Corp. , the publicly traded parent company of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), is positioned for…
Read full article →May 15, 2026 · 7:28 PM Sarah Wolak, HousingWire Automation HousingWire
An audit from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD )’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that more than 1,200 reverse mortgage…
Read full article →May 15, 2026 · 7:11 PM Paul Parker HousingWire
AI is proving valuable in real estate marketing, quickly turning rough notes into first drafts and maintaining message consistency across channels. It helps…
Read full article →May 15, 2026 · 6:55 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire
The real estate industry is entering a new era of consolidation where technology infrastructure — not just brand scale — is becoming the primary driver of…
Read full article →May 15, 2026 · 5:35 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has launched the Luxury Circle of Excellence, an invitation-only referral network for its top-performing luxury agents…
Read full article →May 15, 2026 · 5:09 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire
Credit conditions for residential land acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) loans tightened again in the first quarter, but at the slowest pace…
Read full article →May 15, 2026 · 5:02 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire
AD Mortgage has launched a $407 million non-QM securitization, its fourth deal of 2026 , as the company continues to diversify collateral beyond its home…
Read full article →May 15, 2026 · 4:39 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes, HousingWire Automation HousingWire
Most mortgage bankers were profitable in the first three months of 2026 despite higher per-loan expenses, as servicing income lifted their financials,…
Read full article →May 15, 2026 · 4:25 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire
Several mortgage brokers using VantageScore 4.0 through United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) reported positive reviews, citing credit score improvements and…
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