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.)

Florida-based GO Mortgage believes its mix of strong technology and personal touch will differentiate the lender from giants in the wholesale channel.

Denial rates declined slightly last year even as more applicants flocked to get a mortgage. (Includes data table.)

The former chief economic adviser to President Trump believes evolving AI capabilities and quantum computing present an enormous threat to many businesses’ cybersecurity measures.

Homeowners insurance premiums increased by 9.16% on an annual basis in 2025, after increasing by double digits each year between 2019 and 2024.

Real estate investor sentiment plummeted in the first quarter of 2026 to the lowest level in the 11-quarter history of the survey, according to a recent survey from RCN Capital.

AI won’t necessarily reduce costs for servicers, but the technology can improve processes and borrower retention, according to industry participants.