MBA opposes GSE merger, supports explicit government guarantee

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

In the debate over whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should merge, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has remained consistent: “We don’t think that would be a good idea,”...

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As Social Security turns 90, what will its future hold?

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Benefits are set to be reduced in the next decade and recent policies may only worsen the program’s condition.

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NEXA Mortgage hires Eric Mitchell to help boost LO count

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Mitchell will serve as a “key hire” recruiting partner for NEXA, newly appointed chief operating officer Jason duPont said in an interview with HousingWire.

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NAB ordered to pay millions for financial hardship breaches

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The major bank and one of its subsidiaries have been penalised by ASIC for failing customers facing financial hardship.

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AI driving quick approvals at this non-bank

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

MONEYME is leveraging technology to help streamline processes and deliver better outcomes for borrowers.

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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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