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Also, Rice Park ups venture capital funding team, Planet Home opens branches in mid-Atlantic and Union Home names Texas regional manager.

Special purpose credit programs, down payment assistance and potential mortgage insurance premium cuts came into focus over the past year.

Among U.S. financial regulators, Chopra is the one who bankers fear the most. His agency is expected to battle with the financial industry in 2023 on topics ranging from discrimination to fees and the bureau's funding mechanism.

The past 12 months were chock full of impactful changes to the home lending industry but keep an eye on these in particular in the new year.

The top five had more than thirty billion dollars in retail lending in Q3.

Prospective borrowers can secure significant square footage for often below $300,000 in these mostly Midwest cities, according to industry veterans.

The sharpest run-up in rates seen in over three decades slashed mortgage origination volumes, and contributed to a volatile market environment, but had some cyclical benefits for servicing.

The majority of the banks showed declining volumes compared to the quarter before.

The lender plans to grow the segment by relying on account executives and their connections, the company's SVP of sales said.

Baby boomers downsizing, millennials entering their prime homebuying years and Gen Zers going for luxe rentals in trendy cities are among the trends to watch.