Originations

The homebuilder agreed to acquire Alliant National in a transaction announced last October, with this deal closing after the Cherry Creek mortgage purchase.

The rate of new home sales picked up by 14% from the month prior, data provided by the Mortgage Bankers Association shows.

The deal comes as Blend also introduces a new division dedicated specifically at serving independent mortgage banks, rolling out features with Crosscountry.

Even after posting production losses in two of four quarters last year, independent mortgage bankers made $443 on every loan originated during 2024.

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage average rose 21 basis points this week, lagging other indicators, which are all now lower than seven days ago.

Ligation by the Ohio attorney general claims UWM has turned brokers in its network into retail loan officers who solely work for the company.

Housing starts in the US fell in March by the most in a year, as weak demand from high prices and mortgage rates gives builders little confidence to break ground.

Robert Wagnon is retiring and sold his 75% share to long-time mortgage executive Andrina Valdes, while Paulina McGrath remains as co-owner and president.

Banks ceded their market share of home finance following the Great Recession. Will the current regulatory environment make them more involved players?

The highly volatile interest rate environment will actually result in higher refinance mortgage volume than previous forecast for 2025 and 2026.