LO Performance, AI Governance, ARM, Non-QM Execution, U/W Tools; In-Person Events Into 2027
Lender and Broker Products, Services, and Software “Ready to get ahead of what’s next in mortgage technology? Join us for the client-exclusive Optimal Blue Summit 2027, taking place Feb. 1 – 3, 2027, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, for hands-on training, insightf
Don't Overthink It. Same Old (New) Story
Oil prices are up. Bond yields are down sharply. If this was early September, that wouldn't make sense. Bonds decoupled from the oil correlation on Fed week and then REALLY decoupled as stronger econ data was priced in, starting with that very weird S&P PMI reaction on Sept 23. Ever since then, yiel
Tracking 2026 mortgage industry layoffs
Industry players are beginning to cut costs and slash payrolls in response to the latest high-rate environment, in widespread cuts last seen earlier this decade.

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