Today's Commentary · August 4, 2026

Aug. 4: Shift at Better; Webcasts, capital deployment, DPA tools; AI & borrowers; Interview with Vesta's Mike Yu on designing tech

After a general summer lull, and with talk of JPMorgan Chase’s $750 billion housing investment rifling through our biz, mortgage conference season shifts back into gear with next week’s Western Secondary with plenty of events in September and October, so book those rooms. The last time you stayed in a hotel, or maybe you’re reading this right now in one, what color were the sheets and towels? A safe bet is “white,” and here’s why. Sheet psychology is one thing, but for lenders, M&A psychology is another. Yesterday...