For Shayne Fairley, taking over as CEO of Stellar MLS in March wasn’t just about stepping into a new role — it was about accelerating the pace of an industry that’s long been known for moving slowly. Fairley, who spent nearly two decades at the MLS, including eight years as chief operations officer, succeeded Merri […]

Academy Mortgage’s decision to settle its data breach case for nearly $2 million adds to a growing body of evidence: lenders facing similar claims are choosing to pay rather than fight. As mortgage companies rack up millions in breach-related settlements this year, the calculus for in-house counsel and risk teams is becoming clearer, litigation is

Mortgage lenders tempted to let AI ‘vibe code’ their way to more affordable in-house software may be underestimating the price tag and the risk. As tools like Claude and ChatGPT make it possible for non-developers to build tech in a matter of prompts, industry advisors warn that token costs, compliance exposure and staff turnover can