Products, Services, and Software for Brokers and Lenders Curious when a shift from best efforts to mandatory delivery makes sense or how to sharpen an existing hedging strategy? Optimal Blue’s Hedging 101: The Benefits of Mandatory Delivery offers a clear look at the fundamentals that shape effective secondary marketing execution. In this Jan. 27 session, industry leaders Jim Glennon, SVP of hedging and trading operations, and Brad Eskridge, capital markets solutions specialist, will cover the core principles of hedging, available tools, and key operational and economic considerations when choosing mandatory delivery over best efforts. You’ll also see how Optimal Blue’s hedge advisory, analytics, and modeling support more confident, data‑driven decisions. Whether you are evaluating a move to mandatory or refining your current approach, join us on Jan. 27 at 12 p.m. CT to see how a stronger, more confident hedging approach can enhance your execution. Register today. Planet has strengthened its correspondent sales team with the addition of Scott Henley, a mortgage industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience across correspondent, retail, and capital markets. Supporting correspondent partners across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Colorado, Scott brings a practical, informed perspective shaped by experience on all sides of the table and helps lenders align delivery strategies with their business goals. That approach is supported by Planet’s correspondent platform, which offers competitive pricing, broad product offerings, and flexible execution across best efforts, mandatory, and AOT. Lenders can deliver through flow, bulk, and all co-issue options using a fast, highly automated process designed to reduce friction and support scalable growth. Meet Scott Henley and Jason Mac Gloan, SVP of Correspondent Sales, at Texas MBA Southern Secondary next month in Houston, or connect directly to discuss your correspondent strategy. Scott Henley (469-498-1783) or Jason Mac Gloan (843-625-6869). Learn more.