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January 2026

Vertyx adds AI-powered borrower retention tools to servicing platform

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Mortgage servicing technology provider Vertyx on Tuesday announced the release of a new Borrower Relationship Management capability that aims to help servicers and investors identify borrower retention and recapture opportunities earlier in the loan life cycle. The new feature is part of Vertyx’s end-to-end mortgage servicing platform, which is designed to help institutions monitor portfolio […]

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RealTrends Verified agent Kevin Stewart joins The Resident Group as partner

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The Resident Group, a Los Angeles-based, Side-backed real estate team, is welcoming Kevin Stewart to the team from The Agency.  The team announced Stewart’s move on Monday. Stewart closed 15 transaction sides in 2024 for a total sales volume of $31.76 million, according to RealTrends Verified data. He is joining the team as a Resident

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Smith Douglas Homes promotes Scott Bowles to Regional President

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On Monday, Smith Douglas Homes announced the creation of a new role — Regional President, Southeast. The new position comes as the Georgia-based builder expanded into several new southeastern markets last year and is positioning itself to bolster operations in existing divisions.  Scott Bowles will serve as the new Regional President, Southeast. In this role,

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Mortgage rates steady ahead of Fed’s January meeting

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The Federal Reserve is set to wrap up what’s expected to be an uneventful two-day meeting on Wednesday. Mortgage rates remain in the low-6% range and aren’t likely to swing one way or the other as policymakers should keep benchmark rates unchanged. Mortgage News Daily reported Monday that 30-year fixed rates averaged 6.17%, down 4

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Why homeowners insurance rates could stabilize in 2026

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While cases exist for homeowners insurance premiums to stabilize or even decline in 2026, in 36 states and the District of Columbia they rose over a two-year period, an Insurance.com report said. Processing Content Ironically, one of the 12 states they were lower (three reported no change between 2023 and 2025) was Florida. But the

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BOK counting on mortgage finance for a boost in 2026

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Key insight: BOK’s new mortgage-finance unit is gaining traction, and its portfolio could reach $1 billion in commitments by year-end. Expert quote: “I think the setup for 2026 is probably as good as I can remember, both from a company-performance perspective and from an economic-backdrop perspective.” — BOK Financial President and CEO Stacy Kymes  Supporting

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Home prices flatten as regional splits deepen

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U.S. home prices are settling into a new divide, with much of the country seeing growth stall in November while a handful of regions continue to push higher, deepening a split that is reshaping the national housing picture. Processing Content Numbers showed “persistent softness,” according to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller national home price index, with

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Lyons McCloskey sale keeps compliance muscle intact

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Lyons McCloskey, a mortgage auditing and consulting firm that helped shape FHA servicing policy and guided servicers through distressed loans during the Great Financial Crisis, has a new owner. Processing Content Chief Operating Officer Lisa Drew, has announced her acquisition of the firm, with founding partner Bob Lyons remaining as a senior advisor to provide

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