Technology

The blockchain-backed loan marketplace said it sees interest for purchase mortgages coming from existing partners after it reported a profitable start to 2026.

Rate-and-term refinances dropped sharply in the short run but the overall number's comparison to a year ago is a different story, according to Optimal Blue.

The changes put out by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac make it clear the Nov. 2 date applies to valuation submissions to the UCDP, not when the loan is delivered.

Alongside its cloud-based brokerage, the company said the acquisition will transform eXp's existing infrastructure into a multi-model platform.

A rule change requiring trial modifications before other loss-mitigation options is creating workflow and liquidity challenges, especially for smaller servicers without deep resources.

Credibly will bring its SMB loans and revenue-based financing products to Figure's Democratized Prime platform, Figure said in a press release.

More than three-quarters of brokers are using popular AI platforms, but application of lender-specific software lags considerably, according to AD Mortgage.

The technology firm posted annual gains in servicing, origination and closing solutions, although the segment at large posted an operating loss.

One-time Rocket exec Mike Fawaz founded brokerage and tech firm Origna8 with his former adversary's backing, which both say will enable it to quickly scale.