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.

Mortgage stakeholders spent $6.7 million on lobbying this year, down from $12 million in 2022.

Political contributions from the housing finance industry lean Republican, but more mortgage dollars have gone to Harris than Trump.

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

Banks reported that they have far more protections against fraud in digital channels versus branches or call centers, according to survey research.

Efficiencies drive greater mortgage interest in careful use of artificial intelligence for marketing and research compared to others in financial services.

Leadership across all financial services was more likely to see a significant skills gap in today's workforce compared to the mortgage industry, according to Arizent's research.

Analysts foresee less regulation and a weighty tax cut decision, but aren't confident that the former president will end GSE conservatorship.

The trade group says it'll fight to keep real estate and business provisions intact in a pivotal debate over the expiring Trump tax cuts.

The ease of producing a fake video means financial businesses and their clients stand at risk of being targeted by fraudsters.

Former Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria may return, but analysts told an industry meeting someone else is more likely in line for the role.