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With big changes underway, Freddie Mac’s earnings report shows financial growth 

On the capital front, Freddie Mac’s net worth increased to $62.4 billion at the end of the quarter, representing a 24% increase from Q1 2024.

PennyMac to issue $650M in ‘solid’ debt market for mortgage firms 

Company announced on Thursday its decision to issue $650 million in debt maturing in 2032, primarily to facilitate the redemption of notes that are due in October.

Liberty Reverse parent Onity praises Q1 earnings performance, proprietary product launch 

Onity Group, the parent of PHH Mortgage Corp. and its subsidiary, Liberty Reverse Mortgage, posted solid financial results for the first quarter of 2025 and again praised Liberty’s reverse mortgage performance.

HW+ Member Spotlight: Bill Lowman 

HW+ member Bill Lowman, who serves as CEO of American Pacific Mortgage, shares what he thinks will be the big themes of housing in 2022.

What does mortgage tech disruption actually look like? SimpleNexus’ Cathleen Schreiner Gates answers 

“I’ve always believed that technology for technology’s sake is useless. But if you use technology as an enabler to disrupt and move an industry forward, that’s super powerful,” Cathleen Schreiner Gates, SimpleNexus CEO, said.

Gay, disabled ex-employee sues loanDepot for discrimination 

The plaintiff alleges that loanDepot retaliated against him for using the restroom frequently due to a medical disability. He also claims he was subjected to homophobic slurs. HW+ Premium Content

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