While real estate investor purchases dropped on a quarterly basis in the first quarter of 2026, the flipping rate as a percentage of total sales nationwide grew.

The Urban Institute has recommended the government-sponsored enterprises spearhead an effort to make condo lending and construction less risky.

Unlike other AI guidance tools, the new mortgage-specific framework launched by MISMO is designed for organizations without big risk-focused teams.

In a joint comment letter, a dozen trade groups said the FCC’s proposed restrictions on foreign call centers are unnecessary because existing federal laws already impose “extensive” consumer protection, privacy and data security obligations on financial services providers.

Earnings were down compared with both the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2025. Some of the biggest banks don’t have particularly high hopes for their mortgage businesses this year. (Includes one data table.)

Home prices are down in some areas, but inflation is more than offsetting any relief for homebuyers.

Repurchases were down nearly 20% compared with the fourth quarter of 2025. Reserves for repurchases also declined. (Includes one data table.)

Mortgage denial rates increase significantly for applicants with debt-to-income ratios above 50%, according to researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

The volume of loans with primary insurance coverage flowing into agency mortgage-backed securities declined during the first quarter of 2026. FHA refinances in agency MBS issuance were up 8.0%. (Includes two data tables.)

Banks and thrifts decreased the amount of mortgage servicing they handle for other entities in the first quarter. Meanwhile, valuations for the servicing asset increased for the third straight quarter. (Includes data table.)