January 2026

Taylor Morrison leads most-trusted rankings for 11th year in 2026

For the past five-plus years up to this very day, an 800-lb gorilla takes a seat at the table at every meeting in every Taylor Morrison conference room in every one of the organization’s offices. From its Scottsdale, AZ headquarters, to its three national operating regions, to its divisional hubs in 20 markets across 12 […]

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MeridianLink, Optimal Blue strike integration deal

MeridianLink and Optimal Blue announced Wednesday that they’ve reached an agreement to integrate their technology platforms, with the joint solution expected to be available to customers in early 2026.  Under the partnership, mortgage users of MeridianLink’s loan origination system will gain access to Optimal Blue’s real-time product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine. The integration is

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New York program helps gig workers qualify for mortgages

The New York City Housing Partnership launched a new homeownership initiative aimed at helping gig workers and self-employed New Yorkers qualify for mortgages — funded through a multi-year partnership with Airbnb. The program — called Pathways to Homeownership — is designed to assist workers who rely on nontraditional income sources such as freelancers, seasonal workers

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