February 10, 2026By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Locks for Refis Spike / ICE Revamping Servicing Platform / Lenders Expand Jumbo-Mortgage Availability / Bayview Affiliate Brings Small-Balance Commercial DealFor part of January, the average interest rate on locks for rate-term refis was below 6.0%.
February 9, 2026By James DohnertShort Takes: Hometap Hires Two / Redfin Launches ChatGPT App / 6% Interest Rate Remains Magic Number for Most Homebuyers / MBA, TMC Announce PartnershipSome 94% of consumers planning to buy a home in 2026 would change their plans if rates don't drop below 6%, a new report says.
February 2, 2026By James DohnertMortgage Lenders Plan to Level Up Technology in 2026A recent survey of lenders by The Mortgage Collaborative found that lenders are making technology enhancements a strategic investment priority in 2026.
February 2, 2026By James DohnertShort Takes: Provident Expected to Issue MBS of Agency-Eligible Loans / Selene Kicks Off Borrower Assistance Program / NewRez to Move to New Servicing OS / Novacore to Buy Insurance Agency
January 12, 2026By James DohnertShort Takes: Rates Fall to Recent Low / Figure Sees Rise in Marketplace Originations / Housing Starts Rising / MISMO Publishes New Specification
January 8, 2026By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Non-Agency Securitization Ramps Up / Lenders Tighten Up / Newrez Invests in Tech Provider
December 12, 2025By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Bondi Says DOJ Isn’t Investigating FHFA Director Pulte / Fitch Affirms Ratings on Large Nonbanks / New Compliance Dataset From MISMO / FoA Receives Boost From Blue Owl
December 1, 2025By James DohnertShort Takes: Bayview Officially Takes Guild Private / MISMO Finalizes New Credit Score Implementation Guide / Chase Offers Refi Deals for Cyber Monday / Cornerstone Capital Hires VP to Grow Mortgage Business