Mortgage technology

Newer automation that can serve as a wraparound to existing technology can cut servicing costs in a competitive industry, according to fintech executives.

A successful summer pilot led to wider rollout of a program, whereby Robinhood Gold subscribers will be able to find discounted rates and closing costs.

The new president, a 35-year industry veteran, explains the value every lender, vendor and regulator can get by participating in the standards organization.

The tech giant provided context around Flagstar and Pennymac's moves, as it reported more Encompass and MSP clients and greater mortgage income.

The deal will help drive development at Mortgage Cadence, which had been a unit of Accenture, and enable new integrations and automation, according to leaders.

While Rocket Mortgage's satisfaction score improved by 4% versus 2024, the industry as a whole dropped 1%, with credit unions outpacing banks and IMBs.

Bilt members will be able to earn benefits through Venmo use, with the agreement coming after the company recently added mortgage payments to its points mix.

Home loan players are diverting technology budgets to cover back-office operations, after big spending in a downcycle, counter to historical patterns.

Selected companies will have the opportunity to demo their compliance-related solutions at a February 2026 tech sprint following a December kickoff event.

The head of the government-sponsored enterprises' oversight agency also asked existing investors to review risk factors as officials eye a new public offering.

The new platform already counts two businesses as embedded partners, with the rollout coming as mortgage leaders see rising demand coming for DSCR loans.

Lebda led the company through its initial public offering in 2000, and its sale about three years later to IAC Inc. In 2008, Lebda joined the newly rebranded LendingTree as it spun out as a separate company.

Along with the company's rebranding to Lendware, a new CEO also takes the helm following allegations of financial mismanagement among some former leaders.

Equifax will hold costs for scores from FICO rival Vantagescore through 2027 and offer other incentives meant to drive adoption of the alternative metric.

The mortgage regulatory environment is constantly in flux. Join Firstline Compliance's Josh Weinberg as he discusses how technology can address lender concerns.

The loan boarding dataset aims to identify potential problems early during the transaction's setup to avoid slowdowns after origination is completed.

The credit scoring agency's rollout comes after years of criticism from home lenders over its prices, with delivery costs rising over 40% in the past year.

Different markets for home equity products emerge, plus technology changes make it easier and quicker for traditional offerings to reach consumers.

Jerry Halbrook, who also held key roles at a number of mortgage lenders like Pennymac and Nexstar, has been named president and COO of Covered Insurance.