March 2026

UWM doubles down on criticism of Two Harbor’s management

UWM Holdings intensified its attack on Two Harbors’ management after the markets closed on Friday, following a full day of trading after the real estate investment trust ditched them for a $10.80 per share all-cash deal from CrossCountry. Processing Content The unsolicited bid from CrossCountry was made after UWM failed to secure the votes from […]

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LoanDepot partners with Texas builder for new lender launch

LoanDepot is behind a new mortgage business from West Texas-based Betenbough Cos., helping launch the affiliate as part of an expanded strategy to expand upon homebuilder partnerships. Processing Content Olive Branch Home Loans will serve customers of Betenbough, a top 50 builder based in Lubbock. Betenbough sells its homes through eight sales centers located throughout

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Ginnie Mae gives issuers a break, adds new prepayment data

Government mortgage-backed securities guarantor Ginnie Mae is providing some deadline relief to issuers who may be rushing to file annual audited financial statements this week. Processing Content Ginnie has announced that it’s removing the 15-day advance notice requirements for extension requests on the statements, which are due March 31 for most issuers. The financial statements

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