Maintaining internal policies and documenting employees’ work practices are vital to effectively managing the return-to-office transition, according to industry participants.

Delinquencies on securitized mortgages increased in all parts of the agency market during the third quarter. The increase was concentrated in early-stage delinquencies. (Includes data chart.)

While significantly fewer lenders have deployed AI technologies over the past five years, the share of lenders who are using the tech in a limited or trial basis has increased, a Fannie survey showed.

Increased screening during underwriting helped mortgage fraud risk decline 3.1% compared to last year, according to CoreLogic.

Better went from more than 10,000 employees in 2021 to fewer than 900 as of Sept. 1; lenders start early on 2024 loan limits; mortgage lock-in easing; MISMO initiatives; tool to check for appraisal bias; automated title reviews; insurance platform raises funds.

Banks and thrifts increased their holdings of mortgages they intend to sell by nearly 10% during the second quarter. Both originations and loan sales increased during the quarter. (Includes two data charts.)

ICE says its merger with Black Knight will lead to solutions that simplify the mortgage experience for investors, lenders and borrowers.

Credit unions produced $53.31 billion of mortgages in the first half of 2023, a 52.9% decline from the same period a year ago. (Includes data chart.)

A provider of directors and officers insurance is on the book for an $18 million payout tied to Guaranteed Rate’s settlement with the DOJ over charges under the False Claims Act.

California had more than double the amount of originations by nonbanks in 2022 compared with any other state. The refi share of originations by nonbanks in California was also elevated. (Includes data chart.)