The coming year should bring greater origination volumes to the home finance industry. But CEOs shouldn’t order that new Tesla quite yet. To get there, a spark is needed: 5.5% conventional rates, at least.

Originations of adjustable-rate mortgages stayed flat in the third quarter while total first-lien production declined somewhat. (Includes data table.)

Expanded-credit mortgage originations declined by 8.0% in the third quarter, continuing a downward slide that started earlier this year. (Includes data table.)

In a tight lending environment, lenders report success from loan products for medical professionals.

Guild’s originations unit swung to profitability in the third quarter even as originations declined. Leaders of the nonbank said strong demand from correspondent buyers prompted changes in models used for calculating the value of lock commitments and mortgages held for sale.

As promised, CMG is once again adding to its retail branch network, this time in New England, thanks to its onboarding of staff from Shamrock Home Loans.

In 2022, Homestar originated $2.5 billion in residential loans...

While originations and revenues sink at fintech Better, management remains well compensated, which is sure to irk suffering shareholders.

U.S. Bank's servicing-for-others portfolio fell to $232.3 billion at the end of September from $251.6 billion at the end of June.

To survive the next few quarters, lenders must continue to cut costs...