Originations

The lawsuit's conclusion ends fights by the rivals to depose each other's senior leaders.

The second quarter for the subsidiary of Waterstone Financial posted its highest net income since the same period in 2022, while its volume was the most in seven quarters.

A group of 14 state attorneys general, led by Tennessee, joined the chorus of opposition to the Fannie Mae pilot to not require title insurance on certain refinances

Moderating price growth and higher wages are leading to affordability relief, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

But following the gross domestic product and personal consumption expenditures reports, Treasury yields and mortgage rates fell.

ACNB is acquiring Traditions Bancorp in an in-market deal where the latter's mortgage ops will add to its insurance and wealth management units.

In considering the purchase of new digital mortgage tools, look at technology through the eyes of borrowers and how it can help ease their anxiety, originators say.

Sales of new U.S. homes unexpectedly declined for a second month in June as the mix of stubbornly high mortgage rates and prices deterred prospective buyers. 

While the number of refinances saw a small uptick last week, purchase lending languished as housing costs keep buyers sidelined, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Sluggish gain-on-sale margins however were the result of competitive pricing in the market, the company said.