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The industry is largely seeking, for example, a broader application of deferrals the Federal Housing Finance Agency recently authorized for use later this year.

Also, MISMO names new president, Mr. Cooper appoints chief officers, Cenlar, Dovenmuehle add to servicing teams and Fairway goes in on reverse lending.

Last year was a tough year for the mortgage industry, but the best of the best managed to keep their volumes high.

The top five lenders have a combined retail volume of more than $24 billion at the end of Q4 2022.

The top five lenders have a combined wholesale volume of more than $15 billion at the end of Q4 2022.

The top five lenders have a combined total volume of more than $40 billion at the end of Q4 2022.

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.

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

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

Headlines about devastating layoffs and major mergers got the most traction with the industry in a year marked by rising interest rates and sinking originations.