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Voxtur Analytics’ bankruptcy filing has reinforced ALTA’s warning that attorney opinion letters are a fragile and inferior alternative to title insurance, raising renewed concerns about risk, liability, and consumer protection for lenders and regulators

FICO has expanded its Mortgage Direct License Program, enabling more transparent, cost-efficient direct delivery of FICO Scores to mortgage lenders

CrossCountry Mortgage has added the Victor Alpha Group — led by veteran originators Patton and Shari Gade — bringing more than 20 military-focused mortgage professionals to strengthen a commitment to serving servicemembers, veterans, and their families

In his State of the Union address, Trump pledged mortgage and housing cost relief through lower interest rates, potential Fed leadership changes, and aggressive housing reforms, factors that could improve affordability and boost mortgage activity

Milliman’s acquisition of MorVest Capital enhances MSR analytics and advisory capabilities, offering mortgage originators and servicers deeper data-driven tools to manage servicing risk and profitability

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is seeking records to determine whether major banks violated the National Mortgage Settlement by selling supposedly extinguished second mortgages that later resurfaced as “zombie” debts leading to foreclosures

Nearly nine out of 10 mortgage brokers expect business growth in 2026, driven by refis, first-time buyers, and Non-QM loans, despite ongoing concerns about interest rates, housing prices, and economic conditions

Lower immigration projections through 2035 are expected to slow household formation, weaken renter and buyer demand, and reduce overall housing and mortgage origination volumes

The House Financial Services Committee has passed the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act, aiming to expand housing supply and improve affordability by streamlining regulations, modernizing federal programs, and increasing local flexibility

Short-term rentals have matured into a legitimate asset class, but financing has lagged. Here’s how Ridge Street's DSCR lending is reshaping Airbnb financing for investors.