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• Atlas VMS names Trey Cole VP of client engagement for AIM-Port October 14, 2025
  Cole will focus on customer relationships, expanding client-focused initiatives and promoting adoption of the AIM-Port platform.
  Jonathan Delozier
• loanDepot claims West Capital Lending used illegal playbook to become a top brokerage October 14, 2025
  loanDepot is accusing West Capital Lending (WCL) of hiring hundreds of loan originators as independent contractors and paying them revenue splits.
  Flávia Furlan Nunes
• Friday Harbor’s AI originator assistant now supports overlays October 14, 2025
  Friday Harbor's AI Originator Assistant now includes overlays, enhancing loan compliance and credit quality control for lenders.
  Sarah Wolak
• ADU innovation spells affordable housing progress in North Carolina October 14, 2025
  What began a decade ago as a small real estate venture has evolved into one of the region’s most innovative build-to-rent programs.
  Jonathan Delozier
• Buyer agency agreements test limits of real estate agent-buyer trust October 14, 2025
  With more agents claiming clients are cutting them out of deals, industry leaders warn that lawsuits could harm reputations.
  Brooklee Han
• Big banks beat Q3 earnings expectations, with modest growth in mortgages October 14, 2025
  Big banks Wells Fargo, JPMorgan and Citi exceeded Q3 earnings expectations, showcasing resilience amid economic challenges.
  Sarah Wolak
• Finance of America partners with Better to expand into home equity lending October 14, 2025
  The partnership enables FOA to offer new home equity products without building additional infrastructure, using Tinman’s plug-and-play AI technology.
  Flávia Furlan Nunes
• Dark Matter expands Empower LOS with eClosing integration October 14, 2025
  Dark Matter's Empower LOS now features eClosing, streamlining digital mortgage closings and enhancing borrower experience.
  Sarah Wolak
• Mat Ishbia reimagines servicing at UWM through Bilt rewards platform October 14, 2025
  United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM)’s new partnership with loyalty platform Bilt underscores CEO Mat Ishbia’s vision for the company’s servicing portfolio since bringing these operations in house.
  Flávia Furlan Nunes
• Mortgage rates aren’t budging during the shutdown. How long will it last? October 14, 2025
  Roughly two weeks after the federal government shutdown, mortgage rates have yet to be impacted, but that’s not expected to last indefinitely.
  Neil Pierson