Mortgages

HUD found financial mismanagement, inadequate fraud controls, false certifications and improper payments within the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority.

As non-QM lending keeps growing, RiskSpan says its new tool gives lenders and investors a better way to judge borrower risk

The class action complaint also names an appraisal management company, and slams their lack of transparency over how much the AMC pockets.

Home values have increased 147% over the last 15 years, pushing more homeowners above the capital gains tax exemption thresholds, according to Cotality.

MISMO's updated SMART Doc guide arrives as digital adoption jumps from 74% to 90% of lenders — here's what's changed and who's still exposed.

Dynex Capital executives say they are preparing for future challenges from artificial intelligence's application to refinancing.

Administered by a union benefits group, HomeAhead will provide strike and lockout mortgage relief alongside financial literacy programs and lending discounts.

New interface shows temperature, precipitation and UV data on listings as weather overtakes affordability for the top reason Americans relocate, according to Redfin.

A title company says a UWM leader called one of its settlement statements "stupid" in criticizing its fees in front of a large audience at UWM Live last year.

With margins remaining compressed, Bill Cosgrove sees mortgage industry consolidation continuing in the near future, and Union Home will be a player.

New residential construction increased 19% last month to an annualized rate of 1.43 million, the highest since March, government data released Friday showed.

Cities in two southern states dominate the list for real estate, affordability, and quality of life, according to WalletHub.

The major government-related secondary-market loan buyer is moving to a new approach that mortgage companies can start transitioning to later this year.

Short-sale transactions increased 4% from 2023 to 2024, nearly 10% from 2024 to 2025 and about 16% annually in the first quarter of this year, according to Realtor.com.

The 30-year fixed rate loan average is at its highest since August, while the 15-year is now above where it was one year ago, Freddie Mac found.

Sales trends for new homes are on the upswing, another reason mortgage lenders need to keep an eye on this segment, the Mortgage Bankers Association found.

While raising concern, foreclosures were returning to normal historical trends, with timelines also shortening in the first half of 2026, Attom said.

Bob Murphy was a key figure in vendor management as the co-founder of Lenders Service Inc., which is considered the first AMC, and later created ValuAmerica.

Randian Capital, which has limited influence due to its small stake in the top mortgage company, is recommending a new strategy for the servicing portfolio.

Economists at the government-sponsored enterprise have been lowering their single-family origination volume estimates for several months.