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More mortgage professionals told National Mortgage News they expect their companies to hire, or stand pat, rather than fire workers this year.

Pulte says a GSE stock offering remains likely in 2026, but other policy paths are in play. NMN survey data shows the industry expects broader changes first.

Overall, three-quarters of those in a National Mortgage News survey believe loan production will increase during 2026, but just 15% felt strongly about it.

Respondents to an exclusive NMN survey lay odds on lower rates boosting housing despite stagflation and recession risks. Here's how the Fed's view compares.

Executives surveyed by American Banker said companies vying to wrestle market share from banks are a major threat to operations in the coming year.

New rules means sellers and servicers will need to have plans demonstrating proper oversight of their artificial intelligence and machine learning practices.

Mortgage companies see a lending future backed by artificial intelligence, but there may be as many questions as answers to what the path might look like.

There's a 13-percentage-point differential in the use of "advanced" mortgage fraud detection tools between banks and non-banks, with costs as a major reason why.

Intermediary automation has increased the immediate availability of product, pricing and eligibility information to both sides of the mortgage business.

Elimination of the mundane and the elevation of specialized experts able to train AI are among the changes the mortgage industry may see, its leaders say.

Mortgage industry leaders say technology, whether in training or implementation, isn't effective without consistent, thoughtful human guidance.

Mortgage companies are looking for ways to open up credit to more borrowers, but insurance-cost spikes have made a difficult situation more challenging.

Technology centered on addressing certain key mortgage priorities stand to attract the greatest attention from venture capitalists and other investors.

Home lending professionals shared their thoughts on vendors, artificial intelligence and the most valuable solutions technology could give them in a new Arizent survey.