Credit-score pricing contributed heavily to the increase, while exclusive VantageScore use remained limited
Why mortgage AI needs a transactional revolution
The private lender originated roughly $2 billion during the first half of 2026 after regional banks pulled back from construction financing
Trade group says the loss of experienced Rural Housing Service staff could complicate delegated underwriting, lender onboarding, and program guidance
J.D. Power finds better digital service, fee transparency, and issue resolution are strengthening trust while homeowners face mounting financial pressure
Three brokerages go head-to-head, turn pressure into performance, and win the deal of a lifetime
Homeowners age 62 and older hold $14.92 trillion in housing wealth, but lenders still face the challenge of turning equity into production
Leadership distance can silence strong employees long before it appears in retention or production numbers
Redfin’s index rose 3% annually in June, with luxury demand and limited move-in-ready inventory supporting prices despite elevated mortgage rates
Honoring the leaders redefining influence and impact in mortgage banking
