BofA, Chase and Wells all increased production by more than 40% on an annual basis in the first quarter of 2026. But demand for mortgages diminished in March amid rising interest rates.

The five largest lenders accounted for 21.5% of originations in 2025. Nonbanks produced 65.6% of all residential mortgages. (Includes two data tables.)

Pent-up buyer demand may help overcome some interest rate challenges and economic uncertainties this spring.

The Broker Action Coalition is asking its members to bring their credit report bills to the trade group’s Washington fly-in this month so DC politicians can see how much a monopoly costs.

Two Harbors Investment faced difficulties obtaining shareholder approval for its acquisition by United Wholesale Mortgage after the latter’s stock price declined.

Economists quantify the impact of demand shocks on lender-set rates and origination efficiency.

Even with a 9.0% decline during the fourth quarter, production of home equity loans in 2025 was up 25.1% on an annual basis. Both depositories and nonbanks had a hand in boosting production. (Includes three data tables.)

Stakeholders believe that while the new rules will reduce insurance costs, they will raise other costs, including for condo dwellers who don’t plan to buy, sell or refinance.

CrossCountry Mortgage has swooped in with a superior bid, prompting United Wholesale Mortgage to revise its bid for Two Harbors.

Flagstar offering warehouse loans through partnership; senator investigating FICO; Waters wants conference committee for housing bill.