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Six reasons to change your plans now, and come join us in Dallas

Oct 7, 2026 · 03:29 PM John McManus HousingWire

The 2.5-day Dallas agenda centers on execution, customer value, construction velocity, and leadership judgment

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Indecomm launches AuditGenius AI tool for tying mortgage QC findings to guidelines

Oct 7, 2026 · 03:22 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The tool, which will be previewed at MBA Annual, links all findings to page-level evidence and allows human auditor overrides

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Mortgage applications fall 4.2% as 30-year rate hits 7.49%

Oct 7, 2026 · 01:55 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Refinance volume fell 8% week over week and was 56% below the same week last year, MBA data shows

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UWM drops minimum credit score overlay for agency loans

Oct 7, 2026 · 01:39 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Eligibility now hinges on AUS findings across Fannie, Freddie, FHA, VA and USDA programs

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Unlock MLS rejects Compass demand on clear cooperation fines

Oct 7, 2026 · 12:34 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

The MLS says enforcement starts with a courtesy notice, then a $100 fine, with up to $500 only after a hearing

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Integra Solutions, Donnell Systems partner to streamline mortgage servicer account oversight

Oct 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Move aims to cut manual effort, reduce operational risk, and improve transparency and audit readiness for servicers

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The return of the specialist: Why a more fragmented mortgage market favors active management

Oct 7, 2026 · 07:00 AM Victor Baev HousingWire

Cross-sector relative value, from agency MBS to whole loans and RMBS, can persist as mandates limit capital mobility

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Non-QM is a fit, not a fallout

Oct 7, 2026 · 07:00 AM Marc Halpern HousingWire

A growing share of loans are non-QM as bank statement and DSCR programs expand broker options

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Vishal Garg lays out Better 2.0 plan during shareholder call

Oct 6, 2026 · 10:01 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Daniel Lewis was removed as interim CEO effective Oct. 5, per an SEC filing

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Housing Industry News

Seniors aren’t keeping up with their credit card debt. Reverse mortgages can help

Oct 6, 2026 · 09:29 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

As credit card and HELOC balances grow, reverse mortgages and their voluntary payment structures should be considered

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