Rate Recruits $85M CrossCountry Team Through P&L Branch Model

Detroit-area team brings Non-QM expertise as Rate expands its push for established producers

Nov 12, 2026
Homeownership Is Increasingly Elusive for Gen Z

CHLA calls for changes to condo financing, manufactured housing loans, and down payment assistance to revive the first-time homebuyer market

Nov 12, 2026
HUD Renews Social Security Data-Sharing Framework for FHA Loans

The 18-month agreement takes effect Dec. 3 and covers identity verification for borrowers and non-borrowing spouses, including responses when identifying information fails to match federal records

Nov 12, 2026
Newrez Expands Into Personal Loans, Deepening Ties With Upgrade

The launch builds on a $1.5 billion loan investment relationship between parent Rithm Capital and Upgrade, extending Newrez's push beyond traditional mortgage lending

Nov 12, 2026
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ALTA Opens Title Standards to AI for First Time

Land title association's agreement with Orbital gives AI access to official forms and survey standards

Nov 12, 2026
Income Calculation Errors Drive Mortgage Quality Concerns

An ACES Quality Management report finds that critical mortgage defects declined in the second quarter, even as income calculation errors, borrower eligibility issues, and appraisal findings increased

Nov 12, 2026
California Approves $25B Homebuyer Loan Program, Targeting New Construction

Proposition 37 could open new purchase lending opportunities, but financing costs and borrower qualification will determine its reach

DSCR Lending Keeps Gaining Ground as Investor Purchases Slow

As investor purchases decline, DSCR loans capture a growing share of Non-QM lending, creating opportunities for brokers who understand the differences between lender programs

Nov 11, 2026
Even at 6%, Mortgage Rates May Not Be Enough to Unlock Home Sales

New Realtor.com analysis finds that moving would still increase the typical homeowner's mortgage payment by nearly 62%

Nov 11, 2026
loanDepot CEO Acknowledges Cost Challenge As Q3 Loss Widens to $29M

Anthony Hsieh says the lender's cost structure was built for higher volumes as loanDepot expands home equity lending, reduces debt, and targets profitability in 2027

Nov 11, 2026

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VA Lending Gains Market Share, but $41 Billion in Potential Volume Goes Untapped

Veterans United estimates more than 83,000 additional VA loans could have been originated in 2025

Nov 11, 2026
Newrez Executive: VA Lending Barriers Go Beyond Guidelines

Newrez's Brittany Boccher says qualified veterans are being directed toward conventional financing, costing originators opportunities to serve borrowers who may benefit from VA loans

Nov 11, 2026
Certainty Home Lending Adds Tom Sherman as SVP in Texas

The 29-year mortgage veteran joins the Rate subsidiary to serve borrowers across Dallas-Fort Worth and East Texas

Nov 11, 2026
Younger Borrowers Want More Personal Guidance Despite Digital Gains

Nearly half say their lender representative should have been more involved, while fewer borrowers overall receive same-day answers, JD Power finds

Nov 10, 2026
When AI Takes Action: New Federal Framework Raises Questions

New federal banking guidance examines the risks of autonomous AI, from borrower communications to servicing transactions, with a focus on human oversight and accountability

Better's Mortgage Volume Rises 15%, But Losses Persist

Better is targeting a bigger share of wholesale lending, with plans to expand into Non-QM and conventional mortgages

Nov 10, 2026
New Integration Aims to Cut Construction Loan Draw Delays

Sitewire and Nexys connect loan origination with budget reviews and inspections, aiming to speed draw approvals and improve oversight for private lenders

Nov 10, 2026
Mortgage Locks Plunge 19% Despite Rate Relief, ARM Share Hits New High

October's sharp decline in lending activity points to a tougher purchase market, even as borrowers turn to ARMs, FHA, and Non-QM financing

Nov 10, 2026