Originations

Learning to understand the risk rather than adding steps to the mortgage application process is the way to mitigate fraud.

Mortgage application volume fell 5.6% from one week earlier as rising interest rates put an end to the recent surge in refinancings, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

There's plenty credit unions can do to compete with the likes of Quicken Loans' Rocket Mortgage, but sources cautioned more than technology will be needed to boost the bottom line.

Loan applications for newly constructed properties accelerated going into this year's peak home buying season, contrasting with the weakness seen in the market a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

National Mortgage News is pleased to present the full results of our 2019 Top Producers survey.

The 2019 countdown of the National Mortgage News Top Producers list concludes with the 25 loan officers with the highest dollar volume

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending April 5.

The 2019 countdown of the National Mortgage News Top Producers list continues by featuring the loan officers ranked 26 to 75.

Mortgage refinance applications reached their highest level in three years as interest rates plunged last week in the aftermath of the Federal Open Market Committee's March meeting.

The 2019 countdown of the National Mortgage News Top Producers list continues by featuring the loan officers ranked 76 to 150.

The 2019 countdown of the National Mortgage News Top Producers list continues by featuring the loan officers ranked 151 to 225.

The 2019 countdown of the National Mortgage News Top Producers list begins by featuring the loan officers ranked 226 to 300.

Technology, staffing, reform: Here's a look at 12 key insights from the 2019 Top Producers, from what they considered critical to success to stances they have on industry initiatives going forward.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending March 29.

Average mortgage rates fell by their largest amount in more than 10 years last week as bond yields fell in reaction to the March 20 Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

Costs, process, privacy: Here's a look at some key digital mortgage drivers and obstacles identified by experts at this year's MBA Technology Solutions Conference.

There was a huge rise in mortgage refinance application activity due to the large drop in interest rates following last week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

Independent mortgage bankers lost the largest amount for originating a loan in the fourth quarter since this data has been tracked, as costs rose and volume dropped, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

University Bancorp gained a number of offices from Huron Valley Financial. It also hired lenders and staff with experience in reverse mortgages and wholesale lending.

Freddie Mac reduced its 2019 origination projection in its latest monthly forecast, but strong coinciding housing numbers could suggest a future upward revision.