Originations

Our annual listing of the nation's most productive mortgage originators by dollar volume begins with those ranked between 201 and 300.

The appellate court decision allowing the Justice Department to reopen an investigation into the National Association of Realtors is likely to disrupt the Sitzer/Burnett settlement, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said.

Mortgages that homebuyers locked in March rose 17% even with FICOs at record high for Optimal Blue's dataset, suggesting there are many qualified borrowers.

In a study posted weeks after it raised concerns about "junk fees," the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau noted that the amount of borrowers paying discount points doubled from 2021 to 2023, with the increase larger among consumers with lower credit scores.

Job numbers for brokers have held up better than lenders, but both segments will be challenged by broader employment strength that makes rate cuts less likely.

Loan documentation deficiencies are a sign of sloppiness in mortgage lender practices, Aces Quality Management said.

Rates for the 30-year fixed mortgage rose just 3 basis points this week, even as the 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest point since November.

A hedge fund-backed newsroom accused the industry giant of overcharging borrowers by hundreds of millions of dollars through "corrupt UWM loyalist" brokers.

If Ocwen shareholders approve, the parent company will first change names in June, followed by PHH and Liberty Reverse at a later date.

Omnichannel mortgage originators were able to grow their market share as singularly focused firms had to retrench, Morningstar DBRS said in a report.