Today's Commentary · August 14, 2026

Aug. 14: Non-QM AE, Admin. jobs; Wholesale lender, POS, mortgage intelligence tools; non-Agency trends: who's doing what?

If you think that profit per loan, or gain per unit, is based purely on size, think about this short video. “Profit” can also be a personal measure in terms of income versus expenses. Owning a home is all about having a job and spending less than you earn. Bankrate’s 2025 Wage to Inflation Index revealed that prices rose 23 percent since the start of 2021 while wages were up a cumulative 22 percent. This is why many households feel like they’re falling behind, even if they’re...