Mortgage lenders are seeking innovation and increased competition for credit reporting as loan origination costs continue to rise.

Merger and acquisition activity is expected to rise as more lenders attempt to reach economies of scale.

The delinquency rate on loans in Ginnie Mae MBS increased at a much faster pace than that on loans in GSE MBS, with the total delinquency rate for FHA mortgages hitting 10.90% at the end of September.

Loan originators using AI are seeing significant gains in productivity. Use cases range from non-consumer-facing activities to voice bots that interact with loan applicants.

When g-fees increase, lenders unable to pass the added cost through to all borrowers tend to ration credit by rejecting more loans and charging higher rates, according to new research.

Delayed financing offers a way for all-cash homebuyers to quickly tap the equity in their home.

Nonbank mortgage companies looking to survive a tough originations environment must double down on independence, form strategic alliances or cash out through mergers or acquisitions, according to Stratmor.

Deliveries of high-risk purchase loans to the GSEs saw minor increases in the third quarter. But lenders expanded the credit for such loans in the refi sector. (Includes two data tables.)

The flow of purchase mortgages with some form of mortgage insurance in agency MBS increased in the third quarter of 2025, while refinance business saw a sharp downturn. (Includes two data tables.)

Banks and credit unions are struggling to compete with technology-focused lenders who use automation to close home equity loans faster.