HomeServices adds mortgage servicing through Prosperity

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HousingWire reports that HomeServices has expanded into mortgage servicing through a partnership with Prosperity, a lender that originates close to $9 billion annually and had historically sold off its servicing rights after closing. The move signals a broader industry drift toward retaining servicing rather than treating it as a disposable post-close asset, a shift that could reshape how borrowers experience their loans over time.

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