NFM Lending broadens its presence in the Carolinas with a new Myrtle Beach branch led by industry veteran Korbin Causey
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