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One year later: How UWM’s Mia is reshaping borrower engagement

Jun 11, 2026 · 7:00 AM HW Media Content Studio HousingWire

One year after introducing Mia at UWM LIVE!, the Mia AI-powered LO assistant has evolved from a borrower communication tool into a broader engagement…

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2026 RealTrends Verified: Joe McNally Team scores top-30 small teams ranking

Jun 10, 2026 · 9:21 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

When Joe McNally earned his real estate license at age 18, he became the youngest licensed agent in Maine. That distinction was notable — but early success…

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Homebuilders are using AI-powered ERP to find margin leaks faster

Jun 10, 2026 · 9:09 PM John McManus HousingWire

No homebuilder would have asked for the headwinds that 2026 brought to both would-be homebuyers and the organizations that serve them. Still, given the…

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White House taps Brian Johnson to lead CFPB

Jun 10, 2026 · 9:08 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

The White House has sent the nomination of Brian Johnson to serve as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to the Senate , according…

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Unlock closes $358.5M home equity agreement securitization

Jun 10, 2026 · 9:02 PM Sarah Wolak, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Unlock Technologies completed a $358.5 million securitization backed by home equity agreements (HEAs), marking the company’s first transaction of 2026 and…

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Logan Finance hires Mark Luzi to lead Western sales

Jun 10, 2026 · 8:54 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Mark Luzi has joined Logan Finance Corp. as Western managing director of sales as the non-QM lender looks to grow its footprint across more states. Luzi,…

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MBA white paper urges unified AI framework for mortgage lenders

Jun 10, 2026 · 8:45 PM Sarah Wolak, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is urging the mortgage industry to develop a unified framework for managing artificial intelligence as lenders…

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Veterans United seeks dismissal of amended RESPA class-action complaint

Jun 10, 2026 · 8:25 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Veterans United Home Loans and its real estate brokerage affiliate are pushing back against an amended class-action lawsuit that accuses the companies of…

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Who will pay Florida’s sky-high property taxes? Voters must choose

Jun 10, 2026 · 8:22 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Florida homeowners didn’t vote for higher property tax bills, but they’re getting them anyway. A historic wave of in-migration caused the hike. Gov. Ron…

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Figure CEO Michael Tannenbaum on the strategy behind $717M Kiavi purchase

Jun 10, 2026 · 7:29 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

On Wednesday morning, Figure Technology Solutions announced it would acquire fix-and-flip lender Kiavi , a move executives say will add about 40% to…

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