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These companies benefited from the strong refinance market in 2021, but are facing a different environment with fewer mortgage originations expected this year.

Eighty percent of banks plan to spend more to strengthen their safeguards against malware, phishing and other threats in the next 12 months, but only about half are vetting their defenses each year, according to a new Arizent survey. Read on for more findings.

However, all but one company did less business in the most recent period than during the third quarter, and new insurance written was down across the board compared with one year prior.

Some businesses have closed lending channels or exited the market, while at least one has declared bankruptcy.

Third-party originators could help government-related agencies surmount some of the hurdles facing borrowers if they had more access to lending programs, said Linda McCoy, president of an industry trade group.

Fannie Mae reassessed origination estimates and took stock of its capital standing as the confirmation process for the FHFA’s nominee hit a roadblock and other entities released announcements about automation.

These cities offer lucrative tech job markets, affordable listings and rising real estate equity.

Also, InstaMortgage, SitusAMC, Mortgage Network add experienced sales leaders, Greystone expands its CMBS platform and Popular Bank finds new head of residential lending.

Tech firm TerraZero has begun to help creators find and secure the finite land available in the decentralized virtual worlds. CEO Dan Reitzik answers a few of our burning questions about it.

These suburbs offered easy access to both major metros and the outdoors, cozy neighborhoods and affordability, according to Realtor.com.