New data reveals that fraud and forgery are becoming more common and more costly in refinance transactions, compared to purchase transactions

Andrew Liput of Secure Insight discusses how the industry is embracing AI, but smaller businesses are having a difficult time keeping up with identifying and preventing fraud through the use of criminal technology schemes

ACES Quality Management reported that the mortgage industry’s overall critical defect rate rose to 1.51% in the second quarter of 2025, driven largely by sharp increases in appraisal and borrower eligibility defects

NAR projects a combination of easing mortgage rates, steady job gains, and improving market stability will prompt some sidelined home shoppers to drive existing-home sales in 2026 as more commit to buying

New national program will arm real estate agents with specialized training to ensure that U.S. vets receive expert guidance and advocacy on the path to homeownership

USMI says Congress should consider replacing the 2% Capital Ratio requirement with an updated stress-based, loan-level risk-weighted standard

The deal extends Rice Park’s capabilities throughout the mortgage value chain, enhancing its MSR recapture and retention strategies

Mortgage fraud risk increased 8.2% year-over-year in Q3, with an estimated one in 118 applications showing indications of fraud