“While rising home values can influence property taxes, they don’t automatically lead to higher bills for homeowners. In many areas, we’ve seen taxes increase not just due to property appreciation, but also because of growing costs to operate local governments and schools or shifts in how tax burdens are distributed.” --Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM

The recent announcement of Rocket’s acquisition of Mr. Cooper has sent ripples across the mortgage industry, creating what many industry leaders are calling a watershed moment for mortgage technology. This consolidation represents more than just another M&A deal–it marks the beginning of a fundamental shift in how the market’s largest players view servicing portfolios and technology infrastructure.