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Longbridge sets Q1 record, surpasses its 2025 full-year profit
Ellington Financial’s reverse subsidiary, Longbridge Financial, reported $57.5 million Q1 net income, exceeding its 2025 full-year total.
Judge denies motion to dismiss Zillow-Redfin FTC lawsuit
A Virginia federal judge denied Zillow and Redfin’s motion to dismiss the FTC antitrust suit over a $100M rentals agreement.
UWM boosts cash bid for TWO to $12.50 per share, topping CCM offer
UWM Holdings Corp. (UWM) raised its unsolicited offer to acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp. on Monday, proposing $12.50 per share in cash or 2.3328 shares of UWMC stock as it seeks to derail a pending merger with CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM).
FOA hires former Bloomberg Media exec Angela Tribelli as CMO
Angela Tribelli, most recently global head of consumer marketing and growth at Bloomberg Media, began the role on Jan. 2.
Rich Swerbinsky rejoins The Mortgage Collaborative team as strategic advisor
Rich Swerbinsky returns to TMC as strategic advisor, joining forces with Heidi Belnay to drive growth and expansion in 2026.
MeridianLink appoints Raj Patel as chief technology officer
Raj Patel has been appointed as chief technology officer at MeridianLink, where he will focus on advancing the company’s technology strategy.
Loft47 launches automation and commission management platform for real estate teams
Loft47 for Teams automates commissions, payouts and accounting workflows while giving team leaders real-time performance visibility.
eXp Realty promotes two executives to C-suite
Carrie Lysenko is eXp’s new chief technology officer, and Holly Mabery is assuming the newly created role of chief brokerage officer.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate details 2026 homebuyer trends
The brand will also release an Agent Playbook designed to show how to use these trends to better position listings and guide clients.
