UWM agrees to Ishbia deposition after judge’s scolding

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The lender has delayed and denied requests to make its CEO available to testify under oath since December, suggesting his testimony was unnecessary.

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MLSs compete on rules and partnerships as listing control shifts

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

MLSs are using partnerships and tech to compete as listing control shifts, while CMLS warns against fragmentation that limits transparency.

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NAB updates forecast, now expects interest rate cut

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Slowing economic momentum could weigh heavily on the RBA’s next move

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Just don’t: Why AI-generated marketing content is a regulatory minefield for mortgage lenders

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The rise of AI has made generating marketing content easier and more cost-effective, but it also introduces severe regulatory and financial risks for mortgage lenders. Using AI-generated endorsements or...

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The verification layer financial systems forgot to build

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

As AI accelerates financial decision-making and makes synthetic data easier to fabricate, the lending industry is accumulating a dangerous amount of “verification debt.” To prevent systemic instability, the next...

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Pivotal appoints group COO and CTO

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Pivotal has appointed Nneka Orji as group chief operating officer and Charlie Crossfield as group chief technology officer. Orji joins with 16 years of experience across financial services consulting...

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FCA sets out plan to widen mortgage access

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed changes that aim to help first-time buyers, older borrowers and the self employed get a mortgage. The mortgage rule changes would give...

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Blog: What 1.87 million complaints tells us about the value of reviews

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The FCA’s latest complaints data should give every financial services provider pause for thought. In the second half of 2025, firms received 1.87 million complaints, up 0.9% from 1.85 million...

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Average rental income hits new record high: Pegasus

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Landlords’ average annual income has risen by £14,000 a year since last quarter to a record £89,000, analysis by Pegasus Insight has found. The research was based on 631...

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