Cooling gains may ease buyer strain, but inflation-adjusted declines and regional splits complicate outlook for LOs and borrowers

MBA backs move, warning prior policy raised construction costs and restricted financing for new homes

Partnership targets Sequoia-sourced loans as firms scale jumbo and non-agency strategies

Initial securitized loans with Freddie Mac highlight operational questions following Federal Housing Finance Agency policy shift

Proposed legislation would require banks to verify customers’ legal status, raising potential onboarding questions for lenders if enacted

New data from Truework shows verification friction and income consistency are increasingly determining which loans make it to closing, shifting risk earlier in the pipeline

Rates rise across key property types, with CMBS and office exposure driving risk into 2026

Sessions will focus on Non-QM, AI, and borrower engagement, offering practical strategies to help originators stay competitive and grow in a shifting market