Wells Fargo’s fourth-quarter mortgage originations climbed to $7.5 billion, signaling stabilizing home financing demand, despite a cautious housing market and shifting rate environment

Lower mortgage rates fueled a sharp rebound in refinance demand and lifted purchase activity nearly 30%, according to MBA’s latest Weekly Applications Survey

Non-QM lending closed 2025 with record momentum, capturing more than 9% of total lock volume as investor demand and alternative credit programs continued to reshape origination strategies

Nearly 70% of homebuyers apply with only one lender, missing out on meaningful monthly and long-term savings, Zillow finds

Lender/servicer will begin recognizing eligible cryptocurrency holdings for mortgage qualification, giving originators a new way to serve asset-rich, liquidity-constrained borrowers without requiring liquidation

Dan Figurski of SingleSource Property Solutions discusses how originators will face a shift as the redesigned URAR and UAD 3.6 bring clearer property insights and data-driven appraisal reporting

United Wholesale Mortgage has secured a 10-year naming rights deal with the USPBL, rebranding the league’s Utica stadium as UWM Field and expanding its community and sports partnership

Kind Lending announced that Yvonne Ketchum will transition to a part-time role as president emeritus and executive advisor, with COO Jenn Folk stepping in as company president to lead the lender’s next growth phase