This week on ALL IN Miami, we dive into a story that sounds straight out of Billions — except it’s real.

A new class-action lawsuit just landed against Optimal Blue, one of the biggest software companies in mortgage tech. The accusation? That its data-sharing tools let 26 of the nation’s largest lenders spy on each other’s mortgage pricing — in real time.

According to borrowers, that meant less competition and higher rates for everyday homebuyers. In other words, a digital-age mortgage cartel hiding behind the algorithmic curtain.

Optimal Blue, of course, denies it all. They say their platform actually fosters competition. But the plaintiffs claim the numbers tell a different story: users of the platform allegedly charged borrowers higher spreads than non-users.

We’ll unpack:

How a pricing tool allegedly turned into a price-fixing machine

Why this could change how mortgage rates are set nationwide

What it means for buyers, lenders, and the future of housing transparency

So, is this innovation gone wrong—or just a massive misunderstanding? Let’s break it down.

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Until next time, stay curious, stay hungry, and as always… stay ALL IN!

Amit Bhuta

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