Banks and thrifts reported significant declines in loan origination volume and loan sales during the third quarter. Even their loan pipelines contracted drastically. (Includes two data charts.)

Wells Fargo and PNC Bank posted sharp declines in repurchases from the second quarter, though their year-to-date volumes were up from the first nine months of 2021. (Includes data chart.)

Even repeat, more experienced buyers reported getting only one mortgage quote, according to a new Fannie Mae survey.

Both Moody’s and Fitch expect a recession in 2023. But, unless conditions change markedly, they predict the impact on the housing market will be limited on a national basis.

Industry watchers shared some advice and guidance on how lenders can recoup revenue, save costs and drive loan volume in an uncertain market.

FHFA economists focus on the mechanisms driving and defining home prices.

The wholesale lender announced a $500 credit for borrowers seeking Fannie Mae HomePath properties. The program is one of a slew of discounts offered in the past year by lenders trying to generate volume.

The tough origination market is resulting in additional disclosures by lenders trimming their borrowing facilities. Meanwhile, the FHA reverse lending space looks solid, at least for now.

The fintech expects cost savings tied to the workforce reductions to materialize starting in the first quarter of 2023. Meanwhile, KBW upgraded the company’s stock to market perform.

It's a tough origination market, that's for sure. But when times are tough, opportunities can present themselves. Is now a time to buy retail branches from shops that are struggling? If the price is right, yes.