Origination

On a dollar basis, mortgage bankers earned $53 more on each origination versus the fourth quarter, while servicing net income was $64 higher comparatively.

First-time buyer ages and declining homeownership rates demand bold federal action on taxes, condos and financial literacy, according to the head of the CHLA.

House lawmakers modified a ban on big-money investors from purchasing single-family homes, broadening the exemptions for build-to-rent properties and eliminating requirements in a Senate version of the bill that affected investors divest their holdings.

While Freddie Mac's weekly data found the 30-year average inching lower, 10-year Treasurys swung in the other direction after this week's economic release.

The four major underwriters had an increase in first quarter open orders versus the end of 2025 in spite of data showing the number of units produced declined.

Clear Capital acquires Restb.ai, ProxyPics becomes a verified provider of the Uniform Property Data Report plus more appraisal industry updates.

While not looking to take on UWM and Rocket, GO Mortgage CEO Jay Promisco said mortgage brokers want and need more options for their production.

Restricting institutional investors is bad policy, but reforming 1031 exchanges and requiring public listings for HUD homes could boost affordability, according to the Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors.

Built around the company's guidelines, Rezi Mortgage Assistant helps borrowers learn about the lending process on their own terms, Newrez executives said.

The MBA's Market Composite Index found mortgage applications rose 1.7% on a seasonally-adjusted basis from one week prior for the period ending May 8.