While most publicly traded companies reported positive results on their production and servicing income, the MBA found that nearly half of the industry failed to turn a profit in the third quarter. (Includes data table.)

Servicing for others by banks and thrifts was nearly unchanged in the third quarter at $3.14 trillion as MSR fair values rose to a historic high of 1.65% of the underlying servicing volume. (Includes data table.)

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.

The rate of foreclosures is too small to play a meaningful role in boosting housing supply, according to panelists at a recent Urban Institute conference.

The Mortgage Bankers Association responded to a White House request for information on the prospects for harmonizing cybersecurity regulations. Separately, the New York Department of Financial Services finalized amendments to its cybersecurity regulation.

Regional differences in mortgage closing costs largely explain the seemingly irrational “failure to refinance” of some borrowers when rates fall.

An increase in the number of borrowers with non-traditional income sources has led more lenders to consider automated and AI-based underwriting practices, according to Ocrolus, a tech vendor.

A recent jury decision against NAR, HomeServices of America and Keller Williams Realty may change how real estate agent commissions are structured.

Guaranteed Rate-owned Owning says it can offer mortgage rates which are half a percentage point lower than competition by leveraging proprietary technology and specific underwriting criteria.

Buzz Roberts, president and CEO of the National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders, is optimistic that the proposed Neighborhood Homes Investment Act will move forward before he retires.