The Request for Information follows Pres. Trump's March 13 executive order, "Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit," the Bureau said.
June purchase demand strengthened, refinances remained steady and pull-through improved, reversing May losses.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development agreed to do more to manage due-and-payable obligations contingent on the availability of certain resources.
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DSCR loans now make up nearly a third of non-QM issuance, but rising rates and thinning yields could expose hidden risk, writes the Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors.
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Social media has reshaped what buyers expect from starter homes, fueling a perception crisis, according to the SVP at Mphasis Digital Risk.
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State mortgage regulators are favoring fines over fair, balanced supervision, and need a coordinated overhaul, according to the head of the CHLA.
Here are the 50 most prolific mortgage originators in the U.S. as measured by units produced, according to the 2026 National Mortgage News Top Producers survey.
Here are the 50 women who did the most dollar volume for the previous 12 months in this year's Top Producers survey.
Banks and credit unions are pairing AI-driven efficiency with stable staffing and cross-training to scale mortgage production as originations rebound and technology expands capacity.
More mortgage professionals told National Mortgage News they expect their companies to hire, or stand pat, rather than fire workers this year.
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With budgets under pressure and market conditions remaining volatile, accurately measuring the return on technology investments has become a strategic priority for mortgage lenders. This session explores how organizations are evaluating business impact using KPIs such as cost per loan, pull-through rate, cycle time reduction, and staff efficiency. Panelists will discuss the tools and data sources used to track ROI over time, how to align measurement frameworks with broader business goals, and where evaluations often fall short. Attendees will learn how to separate vendor promises from real-world performance and apply a more disciplined, data-driven approach to technology decisions.
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The transition to UAD 3.6 represents a significant operational shift for lenders, AMCs, and appraisers—and a meaningful opportunity beyond compliance. This session examines the challenges organizations face during adoption, including training, system integration, and workflow redesign. Panelists will discuss where implementations commonly stall, how teams are resolving onboarding issues, and what it takes to operationalize UAD 3.6 effectively. Attendees will learn how the standardized data model enables richer analytics for property insights, risk assessment, quality control, and portfolio intelligence, and how leading organizations are using it to drive both operational and strategic growth.
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As competition for purchase volume intensifies, lender success increasingly depends on stronger collaboration with realtors, builders, and other referral partners. This session examines how lenders are modernizing data sharing, communication, and lead delivery to improve partner engagement. Panelists will discuss technologies that streamline co-marketing, automate status updates, improve lead attribution, and enable more seamless borrower handoffs. Attendees will learn which tools reduce friction in the referral pipeline, how to evaluate partner-facing platforms, and how greater transparency and collaboration can improve conversion rates while deepening long-term partnerships.
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Contract closings fell 2.4% to an annualized rate of 4.09 million last month, data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors show.
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A new class action lawsuit accuses the banking giant of failing to lower borrowers' interest rates following a series of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is overhauling its consumer complaint portal after receiving 6.6 million complaints last year, more than double the 3.2 million in 2024, citing abuse by credit repair firms and social media influencers.
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UPCOMING LIVESTREAMThursday, July 30, 202612:30 p.m. / 9:30 a.m.Kevin Warsh set the table for change. Marvin Loh, managing director at State Street, discusses the FOMC meeting and Warsh's press conference.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOThe FOMC meeting will be interesting as Kevin Warsh takes the chair. KBRA Chief Strategist Van Hesser will review the meeting, the presser and the new dot plot.
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