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.

Perceived risk among lenders may result from a struggle to fully understand what the technology can and won't do as advocates tout its efficiency and speed.

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.

Independent mortgage banks see value in utilizing AI to solve mundane tasks, but some are reluctant to go all in because of the tough market for originations.

Artificial intelligence makes it easy to customize messages and look at loan options but it can present problems if guidelines are overlooked.

Recently polled banking professionals held that Vice President Kamala Harris is the likely front-runner for the White House, but former President Donald Trump would be better for the industry.

A survey shows the majority of mortgage stakeholders are not happy with the current political climate and are leaning more conservative.

Recent polling an industry group analyzed points to a range of outcomes that could create opportunities and risks for commercial and residential financing.