Closing Costs Stay Near 1% Nationally As State-Level Taxes Drive Variability
Purchase mortgage report shows transfer taxes account for the largest share of cost differences across markets
Why Retail Won Cash-Out Refinances In 2025
Six steps loan officers can take to uncover hidden opportunities and win more cash-out refinance business
First American Launches AI Tool To Analyze Title Documents, Targeting Closing Delays
AgentNet Assist feature extracts and surfaces key data to streamline title review and reduce friction late in the mortgage process
Where Buyers Are Gaining Power In Today’s Housing Market
Bankrate index highlights shifting leverage, rising inventory, and regional splits
Two Harbors Stands By CrossCountry Deal Amid Competing UWM $12 Bid
Board cites “certain value,” challenges stock structure, timeline, and execution risk in escalating MSR battle
AI Governance In Mortgage Banking: Moving From Policy Discussion To Regulatory Reality
As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, lenders must prove AI systems are transparent, compliant, and defensible across the mortgage lifecycle
