April 2026

Bankers most worried about cybersecurity, economy: Survey

Key insight: Cyber risk and the potential for an economic downturn are the leading concerns amongst bankers surveyed by fintech IntraFi. Supporting data: Cyber risk topped bankers’ concerns, with 29% of respondents citing cyber as a top concern, followed by 22% for an economic downturn and 17% for risks related to continuity at the Federal […]

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Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below): If you’re wondering the same thing, you can always turn to the internet for answers.

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Exclusive: Mike Fawaz launches broker platform with UWM as first lender partner

Former Rocket Pro executive Mike Fawaz, who left the company in February, is launching a new broker platform in May, and he’s partnering with a previous archrival: United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM). The new platform, Dearborn, Michigan-based Origna8.com, will provide brokers with technology, marketing, recruiting, leads and lender partnerships under one roof. Former Rocket Pro general

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