Kimberley Haas

Rocket Mortgage is suing United Wholesale Mortgage, claiming that due to contractual breaches, Mr. Cooper has suffered nearly $100 million in damages. bit.ly/4uGuZ5O

The new vice president of lender growth and client success at Snapdocs says that the company known for powering millions of digital closings each year is more than an e-signature solution. bit.ly/4u8OyEb

The start of the spring season has been disappointing for industry leaders as homebuyers looking for more favorable conditions in 2026 have been disappointed by high mortgage rates and prices. bit.ly/4u7OswE

The founder of CANDID says tools like AI-generated newsletters and automated content creation are producing measurable results for loan officers. Editor Kimberley Haas sat down with Garrett Locklear for our latest vodcast. bit.ly/4vY2Jx5

Late April might be the best time to sell a house, but July offers the best deal for buyers. Salt Lake City is where Gen Z has the highest share of three-plus-bedroom homes. And Scott Kimbler sat down with Adrian Murray, CEO of Fisent Technologies, for our latest podcast. This is The Mortgage Note recap.

Officials have announced they will drop their criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. bit.ly/4d23QEy

Homes have changed since the 1950s, but people still reminisce about the good old days. The average homeowner’s monthly mortgage payment topped $2,000 at the end of 2025. And we spoke to Rocket Pro’s Katie Fisher about the company’s first Power Play for brokers. This is The Mortgage Note recap.

Leaders at Rocket Pro are incentivizing brokers during the month of April, and the launch of the company’s first Power Play was a success, according to the executive vice president of strategy and broker advocacy. bit.ly/48Rc7Zp

As the Trump administration boasts about a resurgence in American manufacturing, there are questions about the impact on housing. Homeowners sitting on low rates cannot be convinced to move. And Textdrip CEO Phil Portman sat down with us for our latest vodcast. This is The Mortgage Note recap.

The founder and CEO of Textdrip says artificial intelligence can help entrepreneurs who are in the mortgage and real estate industries reach their goals. Editor @KimberleyHaas sat down with @philportman for our latest vodcast. bit.ly/4dDqync

Manufactured housing is one of the most accessible entry points into the market. Housing leaders are feeling the impacts of the war in Iran. And the president of Spectrum Solutions, Talia Ramirez, spoke with Scott Kimbler for our latest podcast. This is The Mortgage Note recap.

The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged. The president of Nationwide Mortgage Bankers said 2026 could be the year to buy a home. And Zillow has a new product that makes pre-market home listings visible on its site. This is The Mortgage Note recap.

The chief revenue officer of Rocket Mortgage says Rocket Pro is entering a new era. bit.ly/4bxbLaY

The Senate has passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. A new report shows that people who bought their first homes by the age of 30 have a higher net worth. And the state of Utah offers natural beauty and a healthy work-life balance. This is The Mortgage Note recap.

Mortgage brokers looking for opportunities to grow their businesses are diversifying into other areas, and the team at Constructive Capital is hoping they will consider getting into DSCR rental loans. bit.ly/47L067h

Leaders at Zillow are working to shape the company's brand identity as questions about its practices continue to tarnish its image. bit.ly/4llChIP

Rocket Pro shared some big announcements with mortgage brokers during Ignite26. bit.ly/47kYe4S

Rocket Companies and United Wholesale Mortgage released their 2025 earnings this week. President Donald Trump touted the downward swing in mortgage rates as a win for his administration. And Omaha’s affordability and economy are attracting attention. This is The Mortgage Note recap.

Leaders at Rocket say 2025 was a transformational year, and there is more to come in 2026. The company reported its 2025 earnings on Thursday afternoon. bit.ly/4kVMkEt

The CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage says they are positioned to lead the industry as they work to build out a closed-loop platform. The company reported its 2025 earnings on Wednesday morning. bit.ly/4tTQRLp