Proprietary loan share takes a dip at Westpac

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The major bank has recorded a fall in the portion of loans made through its proprietary channel as broker flows increase.

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Commission sharing v fee for service: What’s best for brokers?

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Brokers have long relied on lender-paid commissions as their primary revenue stream. But as the industry evolves, two key models are emerging.

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Future unveils Alpha, an in-house AI mortgage system

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Future Mortgage is currently beta testing Alpha in-house and plans to roll it out to all brokers in the first quarter of 2026.

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Canadians increasingly turning to their homes as a retirement lifeline

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Canadians are increasingly counting on their homes to carry them through retirement, with many expecting to draw on property wealth through sales, downsizing or refinancing.

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The great paradox of property management: Why efficiency isn’t enough

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

There’s a silent struggle unfolding across the real estate industry. Property managers are pushing harder than ever for operational efficiency, yet a nagging question remains: why isn’t this translating...

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Inside Homebridge’s NFTYDoor: Bringing instant approvals to the HELOC market

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

With homeowners seeking low-cost, flexible ways to tap their equity in today’s high-rate environment, HELOCs have become one of the most attractive loan options on the market.

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How UWM is shrinking the down payment barrier

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

No one likes waiting to get into the home of their dreams. While many prospective homeowners have been biding their time for weeks…months…even years waiting for the market to...

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Fitch Ready to Rate Data Center Securitizations

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

With issuance of data center securitizations booming, Fitch is ready to rate the asset class.

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Chase Issuing Wide Variety of Non-Agency MBS

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

JPMorgan Chase leads the market in non-agency MBS issuance, offering all types of deals. Jamie Dimon adds that long-sought reforms could help boost volume.

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FHA Spec Stories Gaining Traction in MBS

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Issuers are looking to create spec pools of FHA loans to help reduce default risk.

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