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Sep 23, 2026 · 2:37 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire
Pilot loans averaged 8.3 days submission to clear-to-close, with 2.1 underwriting touches per file
Read full article →Sep 23, 2026 · 2:19 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire
The company says lenders can reach a verified, production-ready environment in 4-6 weeks
Read full article →Sep 23, 2026 · 2:13 PM Rick Roque, Jim Deitch HousingWire
RETR tracked 17,438 originator moves in 2026, broker and non-delegated was the only channel with net gains
Read full article →Sep 23, 2026 · 12:42 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire
Deal lifts HomeSmart to 27,000 plus agents and 250 plus offices across 48 states
Read full article →Sep 23, 2026 · 11:55 AM John McManus HousingWire
Land developer/contributor Scott FInfer argues for a parallel clean tech stack, retail design studios, and engineered financing tied to payment
Read full article →Sep 23, 2026 · 11:35 AM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire
The distribution of the rights is expected to begin Oct. 5
Read full article →Sep 23, 2026 · 11:00 AM Sarah Wolak HousingWire
MBA says its refinance index fell 3% and the ARM share rose to 9.8% for the week ending Sept. 18
Read full article →Sep 23, 2026 · 7:00 AM Case Laviolette HousingWire
A short assumption memo can prevent last-minute income changes at underwriting
Read full article →Sep 22, 2026 · 8:24 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily
Mortgage rates didn't move much on Tuesday, but at least it was in the right direction. Perhaps more exciting is the fact that the average lender is now at…
Read full article →Sep 22, 2026 · 8:04 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire
Rising prices, Social Security uncertainty and record debt are compounding worries
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