AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMortgage & Brokerage Battle: Rocket Mortgage launched its “Moving Squad” to lure UWM brokers, offering onboarding help and a $10,000 referral bonus, while UWM pushed back that Rocket is leaning on cash instead of tech and service. Leadership Shake-Up: Rocket named Meta executive Alessio Sanfilippo as Redfin CEO, replacing Glenn Kelman after Rocket’s $1.75B acquisition. Trade War Watch (Auto Risk): Trump’s “I don’t want Canadian anything” tariff escalation is set to hit autos and parts, with Canada retaliating—raising new concerns for Michigan manufacturing and supply chains. Manufacturing Pulse: ISM reported August manufacturing growth for the 8th straight month, with a PMI of 54.6. Energy Infrastructure: ITC unveiled Michigan “Copperton Projects,” including 159 miles of 345 kV transmission lines, and opened public input sessions. Higher Ed Research: MiLEAP published 10 higher-education research priorities tied to Michigan’s “Sixty by 30” credential goal. Consumer Fraud Alerts: Michigan saw continued scam reporting via BBB Scam Tracker and fresh warnings about delivery scams targeting people after new phone purchases. Local Business & Community: A Flint family-run Beirut Restaurant and Grocery marked 25 years, while Detroit police warned a fake “free groceries” flyer sent hundreds to the wrong location.
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