Compass-Rate merger to create ‘powerhouse lending platform’
The combined mortgage venture, which will operate under the OriginPoint brand, said it is expected to become a top national retail lender in the years ahead.
November 3, 2026
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- Compass rolls out healthcare, retirement support for agentsThe brokerage has partnered with health and financial providers who can offer free, concierge-style guidance, and it plans to introduce more benefits next year.November 3, 2026
- New listings platform gaining buy-in from brokerages, MLSsOpen Real Estate’s founders said they’ve received over 825 letters of support from industry leaders, including CEOs of major MLSs and many independent firms.November 2, 2026
- Umansky: How indies can survive, and the ‘real problem’ with the CCPIn a recent interview, The Agency founder and CEO discussed the tough choices faced by independent firms and how Clear Cooperation has “handcuffed” brokers.November 2, 2026
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