Preferred Partner Headlines: Week of May 19th.

EVENTS
5/27 - The Sip Featuring Ben Madick with Matic
6/3 - The Sip Featuring Natalie Zvanya & Bernard and Laird Nossuli
6/4 - Beyond the 30-year fixed: Alternative mortgage models and what U.S. lenders can learn - HousingWire

HEADLINES
Longbridge's new reverse mortgage aims to preserve home equity for heirs
Uncovering Novel Ways to Slash Data Warehousing Costs | Figure
Home Sales Forecast Upgraded in May Outlook | Fannie Mae
Outdated mortgage tech is draining lenders: Here’s how to stop the bleeding | Floify
MeridianLink LIVE! 2025: A Whirlwind Week To Remember

MEDIA
The Sip ft. Meghan Handy & Craig Pollack
Snapdocs CEO Michael Sachdev on bringing down the cost to originate
PODCAST | Chrisman Commentary - Credit Downgrade; Xactus' Greg Holmes on Intelligent Verification; Mixed Economic Messages
Unlock the Secrets to Borrower Loyalty | FirstHome IQ
Mortgage Connects Podcast Episode 44: Boosting affordability through down payment assistance programs | MGIC

BLOG
NEO Home Loans Case Study : AI Intelligence | Aidium
Inflation Surprises Analysts, Home Construction Slows | Mortgage Workflow Partners

PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENT
Cenlar Strengthens Board of Directors with Two Highly Regarded Mortgage Industry Leaders
A New Era Begins: My Vision for Dark Matter’s Future > Dark Matter Technologies
Please join us in celebrating Shawn Ansley for an incredible 20 years of dedication and leadership at Vice Capital Markets! 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
iEmergent’s Q2 2025 Mortgage Forecast Update – May 2025 | iEmergent Blog
10 Customer Service Examples to Drive Retail Growth - Capacity
Why Your Ordering Options Matter: How to Speed Up Verifications & Save Money | Certified Credit
Is Your Community Fannie or Freddie Compliant for Lending? | CondoTek
Around the Industry: Premium Hikes & Policy Gaps: What Lenders Need to Know | Matic