UWM Swings To $213M Profit As Expenses Fall, Loan Volume Slips

The wholesale lender reverses a $452 million quarterly loss as Ishbia targets $2.1 billion in annual expenses for 2027, even with production and margins under pressure

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Home Equity Lending Could Overtake Non-QM In 2027

Lenders report rising second-lien production as homeowners protect low first-mortgage rates

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Nov 04, 2026
Home Contract Signings Hit Record October Low, Falling 17%

Realtor.com reports a sharp decline in purchase activity as higher rates erode borrowing power

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Nov 04, 2026
Rate, Compass Merge Mortgage Ventures, Plan To Recruit Hundreds Of LOs

Combined OriginPoint operation will tap a network of more than 80,000 real estate professionals as Rate makes a major push for purchase business

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Newrez Taps Former Rocket Servicing Chief To Lead $879B Portfolio

Jay Jones takes charge as Newrez prepares for a multiyear technology migration involving more than 4 million homeowners

People On The Move
Nov 04, 2026
NEXA Recruits Radiant Mortgage Executive As National Sales Director

Susie Cheatham joins as national sales director, bringing independent mortgage banking experience to a brokerage that has added hundreds of loan officers over the past year

People On The Move
Nov 04, 2026
Pennymac Made $29M. Its Origination Business Lost Money.

Servicing kept the lender profitable in the third quarter as production volume plunged and management accelerated a $160 million cost-reduction plan

Operations
Nov 03, 2026
West Capital Faces Mounting Legal Pressure After Dropping loanDepot Suit

A federal judge found the brokerage failed to establish standing in its compensation lawsuit, while disputes over borrower leads, recruiting, and wages continue

Courts
Nov 03, 2026
Better Adds $140M Production Team to NEO Home Loans

The Jacksonville-based team brings a purchase-heavy business to Better's growing retail network as the lender expands distribution alongside its cost-cutting efforts

C-Suite Strategies
Nov 03, 2026
Nations Lending Promotes Eric Roman To President, Cindy Baird To COO

Roman, one of the lender's original nine employees, moves into the presidency as the company reshapes its executive leadership team

People On The Move
Nov 03, 2026
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eLEND Lowers Credit Score Floors To 500 On FHA Cash-Out Loans

eLEND expands eligibility for lower-score borrowers on select FHA and conventional loans through Dec. 31

Wholesale
Nov 02, 2026
Midterms Loom With Mortgage Policy Changes Already In Motion

As voters head to the polls Tuesday, Washington is weighing changes to refinancing costs, loan pricing, and lending regulations

Regulation and Compliance
Nov 02, 2026
VantageScore Names Interim CEO Amid Growing Mortgage Market Presence

Anthony Hutchinson succeeds Silvio Tavares as the credit-scoring company expands lender adoption and competition with FICO intensifies

People On The Move
Nov 02, 2026
MBA: Mortgage Payments Climb Despite Smaller Loan Amounts

September's $53 increase ended three months of payment relief, with affordability deteriorating in 39 states

Analysis and Data
Oct 30, 2026
Aven Brings HELOC-Style Financing to Home Purchases, Promising Seven-Day Closings

The $2 million credit line combines 30-year fixed-rate repayment with reusable borrowing capacity

Jumbo
Oct 30, 2026
Fannie, Freddie Credit-Loss Provisions Nearly Quadruple Despite Strong Profits

The mortgage giants recorded a combined $1.94 billion in third-quarter provisions, with higher projected rates extending credit exposure and signs of stress emerging among newer loans

Analysis and Data
Oct 30, 2026
Rocket Gains Market Share, But Wholesale Volume Falls 19%

The lender adds 200 broker partners representing $12 billion in potential annual production, while its servicing and real estate businesses strengthen its competitive position

C-Suite Strategies
Oct 30, 2026
Behind The Non-QM Numbers: How Experienced Originators Choose The Right Income-Documentation Path

How choosing the right income-documentation method upfront can help originators avoid costly delays, underwriting setbacks, and missed opportunities in Non-QM lending

Opinion
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