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Inside Mortgage Trends

May 29, 2026

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Primary MI Volume Falls in 1Q; FHA Boosts Refi Share

The volume of loans with primary insurance coverage flowing into agency mortgage-backed securities declined during the first quarter of 2026. FHA refinances in agency MBS issuance were up 8.0%. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Rocket Mortgage Begins Using VantageScore 4.0

A senior executive at the mortgage giant provides a rare glimpse into the how the new credit score impacts lender operations. Read More

Banks’ Servicing Valuations Strengthen in First Quarter

Banks and thrifts decreased the amount of mortgage servicing they handle for other entities in the first quarter. Meanwhile, valuations for the servicing asset increased for the third straight quarter. (Includes data table.) Read More

GO Mortgage to Compete in Wholesale Channel Using AI

Florida-based GO Mortgage believes its mix of strong technology and personal touch will differentiate the lender from giants in the wholesale channel. Read More

Denial Rate for Conforming Mortgages Declines in 2025

Denial rates declined slightly last year even as more applicants flocked to get a mortgage. (Includes data table.) Read More

IBM Vice Chair Issues Dire Warning on Cybersecurity

The former chief economic adviser to President Trump believes evolving AI capabilities and quantum computing present an enormous threat to many businesses’ cybersecurity measures. Read More

Insurance Market Stabilizing After Years of Price Hikes

Homeowners insurance premiums increased by 9.16% on an annual basis in 2025, after increasing by double digits each year between 2019 and 2024. Read More

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