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Secondary mortgage market waits for data, creates workarounds amid shift to alternative credit scores
In the secondary market, investors and credit rating agencies are awaiting additional performance data while developing...
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In the secondary market, investors and credit rating agencies are awaiting additional performance data while developing...
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s acquisition of Taylor Morrison Home Corp. is more than just a homebuilder buyout — it brings t...
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Researchers propose a slight bump to upfront mortgage insurance premiums to offset the risks of a zero-down FHA product.
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Mortgage lenders are getting creative to combat the housing affordability crisis fueled by rising interest rates, rollin...
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Loan officers are shifting their playbooks to keep deals alive as mortgage rates climb north of 6.6%.
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The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh on Wednesday to succeed Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve, sparking hope...
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Pennymac, Fairway and CreditXpert highlight ways for AI to positively impact the mortgage process for current or prospec...
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Mortgage industry executives say the shift to new credit score models and lender choice could raise mortgage delinquenci...
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Newrez originated roughly $10 million in mortgages scored with VantageScore 4.0 that Freddie Mac has now securitized, th...
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Mortgage groups welcomed HUD and FHFA plans for FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0, but want timelines, pricing and guidance.
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Federal agencies on Wednesday took steps to bring newer credit scoring models into the mortgage underwriting process, ma...
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Asset manager Castlelake has acquired a majority ownership stake in Resfin Partners, the parent company of mortgage corr...
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MBA’s Mike Fratantoni expects 2026 inflation near 4% and no Fed cuts, keeping mortgage rates and bond yields elevated.
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Navy veterans Jason Smith and Martin Medve used their mastery of guidelines and a niche borrower focus to dominate FHA a...
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Frost Bank's Progress Mortgage offers 0% down, no PMI and help with closing costs as the bank ramps up mortgage lending...
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For the industry's top-producing LOs in 2025, success ultimately hinged on relying on trusted partners, educating borrow...
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been active in the mortgage-backed securities market in recent weeks — but their approac...
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac revised condo project and insurance rules, easing some costs but tightening reserve and revie...
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With little to suggest that the U.S.-Iran conflict will end soon — and with crude-oil prices rising to more than $100 pe...
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President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mortgages addresses several concerns raised by banks and nonbanks, wh...
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Cleveland-based CrossCountry Mortgage has struck a deal to acquire Summit Funding, broadening its geographic reach.
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Top banks in the mortgage space have relied on a similar playbook for years, but they say they could become more aggress...
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At ICE Experience 2026, MBA CEO Bob Broeksmit addresses housing supply, mortgage credit access, AI and why rate relief c...
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Blend Labs Inc. ended 2025 with a profitable quarter as improved mortgage market conditions supported its business.
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Radian is shutting down its mortgage conduit business after a divestiture process failed to produce an acceptable outcom...
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Resellers say Experian added another mortgage lender price increase of about 3%, after 2026 credit report hikes reached...
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Regulatory changes to how banks treat mortgage assets — anticipated this week by Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bow...
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UMortgage is rolling out a flat-fee compensation model, the company announced on Tuesday.
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A ban on abusive trigger leads that's set to take effect in early March is already driving up overall costs to acquire l...
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Lower mortgage rates in early 2026 are fueling pipelines, with rising refinance incentive and improving purchase demand...
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Reverse mortgage lines of credit remain underused in retirement planning as advisers cite risk and perception challenges...
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Bayview Asset Management has acquired Guild Mortgage, highlighting a trend of consolidation among mortgage lenders and s...
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“From a risk management perspective, continuing to require three in-files and three scores on every borrower has long be...
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Mortgage defects have stabilized, but staffing changes and tech gaps keep QC and buyback risk high for lenders in 2026.
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Brian Brown, chief financial officer and treasurer for Rocket Companies, expects continued improvement in the mortgage m...
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In the mortgage industry, the initial reaction to President Donald Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at...
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A former corporate title attorney is accusing UWM of retaliation and wrongful termination after he refused to sign title...