Origination activity dropped quarter-to-quarter by more than prior industry estimates, however.

The non-qualified mortgage lender, hard hit by secondary market upheaval, was out of compliance for low shareholder equity and losing money five years in a row.

First American, Old Republic and Stewart did better compared to the first quarter, but all are down year-over-year, and Doma sank deeper into the red.

Additionally: FHFA adds reporting mandate for servicers and more layoffs are announced.

The company dialed back loan production activities at its call center and from mortgage brokers as interest rates continued to rise.

The REIT did not issue a securitization in the period because of the upheaval, but found a more receptive marketplace in July.

The lending and servicing giant is also amping up cost-saving efforts with more layoffs after reporting a net loss of $223.8 million in the second quarter.

In response, the company is looking to diversify its revenue stream.

The company is looking at the long-term picture, building business for 2023 and beyond, Chairman and CEO Mat Ishbia said.

Only Essent saw a decline in profitability on a quarter-to-quarter basis during what ended up being a much better period for the business than for its mortgage lender clients.