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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

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

Regulation and Compliance

Nov 11, 2026

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

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Nov 11, 2026

UWM Ties 40-Basis-Point Pricing Incentive to Broker Technology Use

The year-end offer extends across agency and non-agency loans, but brokers must use one of three UWM services to qualify

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Nov 11, 2026

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Cash-Out Borrowers Leave Servicers Behind as Home Equity Hits Q3 Record

Credit Score Choice Gains Ground As Lenders Put Competing Models to Work

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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%

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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

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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

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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

People On The Move

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

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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

Regulation and Compliance

Nov 10, 2026

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Appraisal Fees Under Fire

Appraisers face stagnant pay and rising costs as AMCs defend their fees and new technology reshapes the industry

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Top Employers For Women 2026: Where Women Lead

Meet the 10 companies creating opportunities for women to rise, lead, and shape the future of mortgage

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The Hidden Cost Of Appraisal Uncertainty

As home equity lending grows, lenders need a better way to resolve conflicting property evidence before it creates costly setbacks

Gerald M. Green

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Opening Communication

Margie Hennessey strives to make homeownership more accessible to the deaf community through direct communication via ASL

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The Language Of Home

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Opening Communication

Margie Hennessey strives to make homeownership more accessible to the deaf community through direct communication via ASL

Sloan Brewster

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She Doesn’t Need A Co-Signer Anymore

Single women are now buying more homes than single men

Tai Pherribo Christensen

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Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking 2024

Meet the women who have blazed the path and left their mark on the industry for years to come

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When It Comes To MSRs, Hold On Tight!

If every penny counts, pricing loans accurately makes and breaks profitability

Preetam Purohit

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Bank On Borrowers, Not Rate Predictions

Chasing rate forecasts wastes resources better spent on cold, hard business

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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

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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

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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

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Nov 10, 2026

Condo Sellers Outnumber Buyers 2 to 1 as Financing Pressures Mount

Redfin reports the widest condo market imbalance in 13 years, giving buyers more negotiating power

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Nov 10, 2026

Longbridge Promotes Melissa Macerato To President, Chief Commercial Officer

Longtime executive takes on expanded leadership role as lender grows its home equity offerings for older homeowners