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Washington DC
fromwww.housingwire.com
23 hours ago

Loan Officers are Going to Washington

The Mortgage Bankers Association mobilized 50 loan officers to advocate for housing policy in Washington, emphasizing the importance of real stories in advocacy.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

How fraud gets stopped in its tracks by real estate and title pros

In 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center logged 1,008,597 cyber-enabled crime complaints, with losses surpassing $20.8 billion, marking a 26% rise from the prior year.
Information security
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
13 hours ago

Equity Feels Safe. Debt Feels Risky. Reality Says Otherwise.

Debt-based financing promotes strong fundamentals, while equity can obscure inefficiencies and escalate expectations for growth.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
23 hours ago

When standard DSCR falls short: What real estate investors should know about no-ratio financing

More investor deals are struggling to meet standard DSCR due to high home prices and transitional properties, leading to increased interest in No-Ratio financing.
Fundraising
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

These are the top brokers in HousingWire's Mortgage Rankings

Cooke is dedicated to supporting veterans through specialized mortgage services, achieving significant success in his first year with World Home Loans.
#credit-scoring
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

From loan pools to consumer wallets: The ripple effects of credit score lender choice

The FHFA directed approval of two credit scores despite GSEs recommending only FICO 10T, and a lender-choice model between FICO and VantageScore will create pricing inconsistencies and risk measurement challenges in the secondary mortgage market.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

From loan pools to consumer wallets: The ripple effects of credit score lender choice

The FHFA directed approval of two credit scores despite GSEs recommending only FICO 10T, and a lender-choice model between FICO and VantageScore will create pricing inconsistencies and risk measurement challenges in the secondary mortgage market.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Opinion: FICO, the 3Bs: Fruit from a rotten tree. Here's how we fix It.

FICO and credit bureaus are both criticized for their roles in escalating mortgage credit costs and lack of accountability.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

KBW says Fannie, Freddie privatization window is narrowing

The privatization window for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is narrowing, with low odds before the November 2026 midterms.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Barclays and Lloyds join FCA's second AI sandbox as banks race to prove their tech credentials

Barclays joins a regulatory AI testing scheme to enhance its technology capabilities in the competitive banking sector.
Retirement
fromFast Company
2 days ago

It's not too late to de-risk your portfolio if you're retired, or about to be

Investors nearing retirement should consider reducing stock exposure and increasing bond investments for lower volatility and better risk management.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

One of the most stressful jobs in finance right now: private credit sales

Private credit professionals are shifting from growth to defense as redemption requests rise and concerns about credit quality increase.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Castlelake expands mortgage credit platform with Resfin Partners acquisition

Castlelake has acquired a majority stake in Resfin Partners, enhancing its residential mortgage finance platform and relationship with Eastview and Lendmarq.
#reverse-mortgages
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

10 Myths Loan Originators Believe about Reverse Mortgages and the Reality that Could Change their Business

Senior homeowners hold $14.6 trillion in housing wealth, presenting a significant opportunity for mortgage originators through reverse mortgages.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

C2 Financial's Urwin on reverse mortgage broker-lender evolution

New lender agreements are enhancing broker protections, but the reverse mortgage market must attract new borrowers beyond refinances.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Fidelity National Financial appeals ruling upholding FinCEN AML rule

The rule requires title firms to report specific details on all-cash home purchase transactions, including names, addresses, dates of birth, citizenship status, and ID numbers of all people involved, including minors.
Law
#mortgage-industry
#fha
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Mortgage industry welcomes new credit score models, urges further reform

FHA plans to adopt new credit scoring models to expand access to credit while maintaining underwriting rigor.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Mortgage industry welcomes new credit score models, urges further reform

FHA plans to adopt new credit scoring models to expand access to credit while maintaining underwriting rigor.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

CFPB ECOA rule rejects effects test, changes SPCP rules

Under the new language, the CFPB explicitly states that ECOA does not recognize the effects test. But creditors remain liable for intentional discrimination, including the use of facially neutral policies as a pretext for discriminatory practices.
Law
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

If you want a stronger exit, build earnings beyond real estate commissions

Brokerages should consider title ownership to enhance earnings, diversify revenue, and improve valuation beyond traditional commission-based metrics.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

OCC consent order targets VA refis at Federal Savings Bank

The OCC mandates banks to correct practices involving misleading fees and terms in loan advertisements.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Private equity firm Presidio backs mortgage broker platform Edge Home Finance

Edge Home Finance originated $8.6 billion in mortgages, focusing on broker growth and technology expansion through investment from Presidio Investors.
#mortgage-technology
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
Real estate

The mortgage industry doesn't have a speed problem. It has a trust problem.

Mortgage industry speed improvements haven't reduced costs or risks because the real bottleneck is trust in fragmented, inconsistent data, not processing velocity.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Loan officer mobility slows again in 2025, RETR reports

Loan officer mobility is declining due to a preference for stability and consistent deal flow over compensation differences.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

Recent homebuyers face high prices and interest rates, with many exceeding budgets and experiencing stress during the homebuying process.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

How Atlantic Avenue became the top reverse mortgage broker

Atlantic Avenue Mortgage became the top reverse mortgage brokerage in 2025, driven by compliance education, direct mail, and proprietary volume growth.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Here's What's Blocking You From Getting the Best Housing Deals

Real estate innovation struggles with distribution, preventing new technologies from reaching consumers despite advancements in proptech.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Portable credit reports could lower costs, but fraud worries persist

Consumer-controlled portable credit reports could reduce costs and repeat pulls, but may increase fraud risk according to credit reporting advocates.
#mortgage
fromIndependent
6 days ago
Real estate

'Switching could save someone over 200 a month' - money experts share the mortgage repayment hacks more people should know about

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Lower rates aren't enough: What mortgage lenders and servicers must do to set spring homebuyers up for long-term success

Interest rates easing may improve buyer sentiment, but sustainable homeownership relies more on managing cash flow than just lower rates.
Real estate
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'Switching could save someone over 200 a month' - money experts share the mortgage repayment hacks more people should know about

Homeowners can reduce their mortgage costs through various strategies suggested by money experts.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Lower rates aren't enough: What mortgage lenders and servicers must do to set spring homebuyers up for long-term success

Interest rates easing may improve buyer sentiment, but sustainable homeownership relies more on managing cash flow than just lower rates.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

IMB profits per loan rise in 2025 but remain below historic norms

Profitability improved in 2025 despite rising origination costs and compressed production margins, highlighting the importance of servicing income for lenders.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Borrowers have a new agent. Is your organization built for it?

AI is shifting negotiating power from lenders to borrowers, requiring institutions to adapt or risk losing competitive advantage.
#mortgage-underwriting
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Verification first: Why mortgage lending must rethink income and how it actually works

Mortgage underwriting needs to evolve from document-driven methods to assessing income behavior for better risk evaluation.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Verification first: Why mortgage lending must rethink income and how it actually works

Mortgage underwriting needs to evolve from document-driven methods to assessing income behavior for better risk evaluation.
#mortgage-lending
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Mortgage Workflow Fragmentation Drives Hidden Interoperability Tax Costs

Mortgage lenders face rising costs per loan due to operational complexity and fragmented workflows despite automation investments.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

The mortgage industry built a sales infrastructure. It now needs a navigation infrastructure

Mortgage lending's efficiency may obscure its complexities, necessitating a shift from sales infrastructure to navigation infrastructure for better borrower understanding.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Rate hires Adam Boyd as president of consumer lending

Adam Boyd brings over 25 years of experience in consumer lending, having transformed Citizens' home equity business into the largest originator in the U.S. and rebuilt its credit card platform.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Rocket overtakes UWM in 2025 HMDA loan count

The mortgage market grew in 2025, with increased originations and consolidation among lenders despite a decline in the number of active lenders.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Trigger leads restrictions rewrite mortgage outreach rules

A new federal law effective March 5 prohibits credit bureaus from selling trigger leads to lenders, significantly reducing unsolicited mortgage solicitations unless consumers opt in or lenders have existing relationships.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

NEXA Lending targets recurring income model for loan originators

NEXA's initiative allows loan originators to access recurring revenue from mortgage servicing rights, enhancing alignment with long-term loan outcomes.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Mortgage experts weigh in on GSE condo updates

GSEs will require full project reviews for condo loans, increasing costs and documentation requirements for homeowners associations starting Aug. 3.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Reverse mortgage servicers face lawsuit over borrower fees

Class-action alleges HECM servicers improperly added attorneys', property inspection, preservation and appraisal fees to reverse mortgage loan balances, inflating principals and costs.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

How mentorship, not recruiting alone, builds strong loan officers

Mentorship puts an experienced professional beside another while real loans are happening, so learning happens in real time. Not in theory. Not in a webinar.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

CrossCountry Mortgage to buy Summit Funding

CCM acquired Summit Mortgage Company, adding 168 loan officers and 45 branches to expand its $50.5 billion annual origination volume through strategic consolidation and operational synergies.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

The industry's quiet first line of defense

Title agents perform critical fraud detection work during real estate transactions that remains largely invisible to buyers, sellers, and lenders despite being more important than the visible closing process.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Freedom Mortgage parent to acquire Seneca Mortgage Servicing

Freedom Superior acquires Seneca Mortgage Servicing from EJF Capital to expand its GSE-approved MSR platform and servicing capabilities, reaching a $642B portfolio.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Is it time to bring banks back to the mortgage business?

Mortgage loan origination collapsed from 14.2 million in 2021 to under 5 million in 2023, with independent mortgage banks filling the gap while maintaining quality, yet regulators and industry leaders argue banks should re-engage to restore competition and customer relationships.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Radian shuts down mortgage conduit after divestiture process

Radian ceased accepting new business for Radian Mortgage Capital early last week and is in the process of thoughtfully winding down the business over the coming months. This decision followed a thorough process to explore divestiture options, and ultimately, we determined that discontinuing operations was in the best interests of our organization, our employees and our customers.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Pennymac TPO launches non-QM product suite

PennyMac offers diverse non-QM loan products with flexible qualification standards based on property cash flow, bank statements, assets, and alternative income verification instead of traditional personal income documentation.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Newrez is waiving lender title insurance on some refis

Newrez TitlePass eliminates title insurance requirements on eligible conventional refinance loans up to 80% LTV with AUS approval, reducing closing costs and improving efficiency through integrated digital processing.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
1 month ago

Can You Get a Mortgage on Land? Land Loan vs Mortgage Explained

In most cases, lenders will not issue a traditional mortgage for land that does not already have a home or building on it. Mortgages are designed for developed properties because houses provide immediate collateral value and are generally easier to sell if a borrower defaults.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Why mortgage licensing must be a priority for private lenders In 2026

Mortgage licensing is a critical legal and deal-enabling priority for private lenders, not an operational afterthought, with significant consequences for non-compliance including usury exposure, penalties, and loan enforceability risks.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Mortgage defects stabilize as lenders face quality control issues

Quality control staffing stabilized in 2025, but origination cost pressures and volume surges cause fluctuating defect types and levels, increasing buyback and defect risk.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

AD Mortgage launches its largest non-QM securitization yet

The deal represents a defining milestone for the firm. It reflects not only the continued strength of the non-QM RMBS market, but also the confidence investors place in our platform and in AD non-QM mortgages as a premier asset class.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

5 Referral Partners Every Loan Officer Needs to Build a Resilient Pipeline

Loan officers must cultivate diverse referral partnerships across multiple partner types to build stable, sustainable pipelines that withstand market cycles and unpredictable homebuying demand.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

9 Strategies to Build Mortgage Referral Clients & Your Pipeline

Strong mortgage pipelines develop through intentional, trust-based referral partnerships that prioritize relationship-driven introductions over transactional leads, requiring deliberate actions that create genuine value for partners.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Regulators urged to ease bank capital rules for mortgages

Trade groups asked regulators to recalibrate bank capital requirements for residential mortgages, MSRs, and warehouse lending to better reflect current risk and protections.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Mortgage fraud risk rises in Q4 2025

Investment and multifamily loans remained the highest-risk categories, according to the data. An estimated one in 43 investment property applications and one in 27 multifamily applications showed signs of fraud risk during the quarter, well above the broader industry average. The percentage ofrefinancesin the Cotality data set has increased year-over-year by19%, yetthe fraud index is up 1.5% over that time.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Planet Financial names new correspondent regional sales manager

Scott Henley joins Planet Home Lending to manage correspondent relationships and guide lenders through Planet’s platform, leveraging over 30 years of mortgage industry leadership.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Lender choice relies on the myth of adverse selection

Mortgage lenders choosing between FICO Classic and VantageScore 4.0 credit scores will not cause adverse selection because regulatory frameworks and GSE controls prevent gaming, and VantageScore 4.0 provides superior risk assessment.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

The loan originator's biggest challenge in 2026

Most mortgage lenders will lose market share when rates fall because large servicers maintained borrower relationships and marketing while smaller lenders played defense.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

FinCEN's AML rule reshaping title processes and buyer behavior

I don't want the closers and processors to have to get into the weeds with this. I don't want there to be any negative shadowing of our title offices, because we're having to ask for this. It's really not a title role, as far as the title insurance product that we provide. It definitely has been tasked to us, but it's not something that I want to be viewed as, 'Title requires this.' This is a governmental requirement.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Rocket Companies faces lawsuit over mortgage steering

The plaintiffs are represented by Hagens Berman, a consumer protection law firm that was also involved in similar litigation against Zillow and the National Association of Realtors. In a press release announcing the action, the law firm said that Rocket including its affiliates Rocket Mortgage, Amrock Holdings and Rocket Homes Real Estate, which were also named as defendants conspired to pressure clients to use Rocket's mortgage company to finance their purchase.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Mortgage applications dip 0.3% as FHA and ARM shares rise

Mortgage applications were largely flat as 30-year fixed rates held at 6.21%, FHA and ARM shares rose while conventional applications fell.
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