Technology

Independent mortgage banks see value in utilizing AI to solve mundane tasks, but some are reluctant to go all in because of the tough market for originations.

PHH Mortgage announced it will be using the San Francisco-based technology company's Mortgage Suite, including Loan Officer Toolkit and Blend Close.

Using homeowner data available on ICE's servicing platform, the integration can prompt users to use a self-guided appraisal valuation tool.

Mortgage lenders can now submit loan information through VA's new management system, replacing the need for email submissions.

Lenders face rising costs from new regulations, including a first-of-its-kind AI law impacting companies that serve Colorado consumers.

An interest rate drop spurred an unusually high number of recently originated mortgages to prepay, and one loan type proved to be particularly reactive.

The company's closure comes in a year when it touted successful capital investments but also faced growing legal scrutiny.

The Financial Stability Oversight Council's annual report underscores mounting challenges in commercial real estate, escalating cyber threats, and regulatory gaps in third-party services and stablecoins, urging stronger oversight and legislative action.

Lenders have 36 hours to notify HUD of incidents, similar to Ginnie Mae's stringent 48-hour window.

In a report Tuesday, credit bureau Experian predicted that government identity systems could get an update in the coming year. Here's what else could happen.