Lenders pulled back on cash-out refinance and investor loan offerings in September, even as non-agency programs continued to support the jumbo market, and Non-QM lending gained market share
Expanded roles cover regulatory advocacy, residential and commercial marketing, conference programming, and procurement
With an announcement reportedly possible, the fight over two-bureau versus tri-merge credit reports is putting cost, borrower outcomes, and lender choice in the spotlight
Only 40% of smaller lenders surveyed reported ongoing AI monitoring, compared with 80% of larger lenders, as a new state examiner guide details the records regulators may request
VA's latest reminder about reusable benefits highlights an opportunity for originators to revisit past clients — and understand the rules around remaining entitlement
The former MBA policy executive would oversee FHA underwriting, servicing, and credit-score changes that directly affect lenders and borrowers
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
Existing-home supply reached its highest level since 2019, but elevated payments and economic uncertainty pushed sales to a 14-month low
Oksenholt Capital says shared infrastructure could lower costs without weakening competition, but mortgage bankers have warned that common ownership could reduce lender choice, innovation, and market resilience
Applications fell 5.7% annually in July, while government-backed mortgages accounted for half of builder-affiliated loan volume