Mat Ishbia
Hunterbrook Media founder dismisses Ishbia's take as 'baseless conspiracy theory'; Rocket says it and founder Dan Gilbert have no financial interests or relationship to hedge fund
by Matt Carter Apr 5
After banner year, mortgage brokers seek more political clout
The Association of Independent Mortgage Experts, a trade group representing mortgage brokers, launched a PAC and more than doubled its spending on lobbying in 2022
by Matt Carter Dec 30
LoanDepot to shed 4,800 workers in 2022 in bid to return to profitability
Lender hopes to cut up to $400M in annual expenses and become profitable by the end of the year, after rising mortgage rates gut profitable refinancing business
by Matt Carter Jul 12
Mortgage trade group head steps down in wake of backlash to sexist videos
Anthony Casa is accused of sending sexist videos directed at the wife of a Rocket Mortgage executive and a number of mortgage industry leaders
by Patrick Kearns Oct 8
LoanDepot originator's email to Realtor ignites blowback
The email encouraged the agent to drop their independent mortgage broker after they all worked on deals together. LoanDepot says it's handling the matter internally.
by Patrick Kearns Nov 21