This article examines “net branching,” a mortgage branch model in which independent brokers operate under a larger lender’s license. We discuss how regulators have scrutinized net branch arrangements, why some lenders embraced the structure, and how market conditions influenced its rise and fall. Understanding these dynamics offers insight into the evolution of broker networks and compliance requirements.
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