Analysis and Data
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Equifax Mortgage Revenue Rises 25% Despite Weaker Loan Volume
Credit-score pricing contributed heavily to the increase, while exclusive VantageScore use remained limited
Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Rises Despite Borrower Strain
J.D. Power finds better digital service, fee transparency, and issue resolution are strengthening trust while homeowners face mounting financial pressure
Home Price Growth Accelerates, But Luxury Buyers Skew The Market
Redfin’s index rose 3% annually in June, with luxury demand and limited move-in-ready inventory supporting prices despite elevated mortgage rates
Lenders Expect More Volume Without Adding More Overhead
TMC survey finds lenders are looking to current sales teams, experienced recruits, and lower production costs to drive second-half growth
Higher Mortgage Rates Push Pending Home Sales Lower In June
Contract signings fell 5.4% from May as elevated borrowing costs and record home prices continued to pressure affordability, particularly for first-time buyers
Short Sales Now Recover More Value Than Foreclosures
Realtor.com finds short-sale activity accelerating, though the transactions represented just 0.6% of typical home sales in 2025
Chrisman: Why Do Mortgage Rates Care About Inflation?
When prices rise, bond values fall — here’s the mechanics behind why inflation drives mortgage rates higher
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AD Mortgage Closes Fifth Non-QM Securitization Of 2026, Betting Big On Geographic Diversification
A $432.4 million deal backed by over 1,000 loans shows investors are still hungry for Non-QM paper — but the real story is where the loans are coming from
Mortgage Apps Fall As Rates Hit Highest Level Since August 2025
Purchase demand softened while refinance activity continued to show resilience despite higher borrowing costs
Foreclosure Inquiries Reach Highest Level Since 2020
LegalShield points to rising homeowner distress following the expiration of pandemic-era FHA relief programs