Applications reached their lowest level of 2026 in August as higher mortgage rates constrained demand and FHA loans gained a larger share of new-home financing
From LO to CEO, originating all the way
Wholesale lenders can standardize income, employment, and asset verification while keeping the broker’s name in front of the borrower
AURA Risk Navigator prioritizes findings and records reviewer decisions as lenders prepare for the Nov. 2 mandate
All new purchase and refinance loans qualify for discounts of up to 0.25 percentage points through Oct. 4
Originators beg for training, few firms deliver
More than half have researched debt consolidation, while 42% are considering tapping home equity to pay down card balances
The agent follows up with stalled applicants before returning them to an originator
From Team USA’s grace to financial services’ embrace, Matthew Blackmer draws parallels from his past to the future
