Second-Lien Lending Hits 18-Year High As Homeowners Protect Low Mortgage Rates
More than half of first-quarter equity withdrawals came through HELOCs and second liens, according to ICE Mortgage Monitor
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ICE Targets Mortgage Fraud Bottlenecks With New Encompass Integration
New tool combines fraud scoring, property research and automated condition management within the LOS workflow
Jun 01, 2026
Serious Mortgage Delinquencies Remain Elevated Despite Stable Overall Performance
ICE data shows overall mortgage performance remained stable in April, but late-stage delinquencies and foreclosure inventory continued rising above year-ago levels
May 26, 2026
Mortgage Delinquencies Fall In March While Prepayment Activity Hits Nearly Four-Year High
Seasonal improvement lowers early-stage delinquencies, but rising serious delinquencies and foreclosure activity signal growing late-cycle credit risk for originators
Apr 24, 2026
Foreclosure Activity Rises, Rates Poised to Ease As Inventory Shifts
From FHA delinquencies to high refi potential — but low retention rates — ICE analysts outline housing market’s complexities
Housing Correction Gathers Momentum as Supply Surges, Affordability Pressures Persist
ICE Spotlights Emerging Risks, Market Realignment in Monthly Mortgage Landscape Look
Jul 08, 2025
Shopping Mortgage Rates Can Save Borrowers $80K
Why it pays for LOs to be competitive out of the gate in today’s rate-sensitive market
Jun 12, 2025
Ten Key Takeaways From ICE’s Monthly Mortgage Monitor
Prepayments spike, foreclosure activity up, inventory closing gap to pre-pandemic levels, HELOC opportunities growing, and more
Foreclosures Rise Modestly Nationwide, But Florida Sees Sharp Uptick
ICE's April 2025 ‘First Look’ reveals year-over-year increases in serious delinquencies and VA foreclosure sales
UWM Brings Servicing In-House with ICE Mortgage Technology Partnership
Move aims to boost broker retention, borrower experience