The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization last week announced that its dataset that standardizes counseling data is ready for adoption.

Young generations are investing in risky endeavors, such as day trading, sports betting and prediction markets, to build wealth instead of through homeownership.

Earnings reports from public companies showed gains in production-related and servicing income during the fourth quarter, but the broader MBA performance study found declines on both sides of the business. (Includes data tables.)

Wholesale and retail lenders expanded their mortgage production more than correspondent aggregators in the origination boomlet that took shape during the final quarter of 2025. (Includes two data tables.)

Freedom Mortgage plans to acquire private equity-backed Seneca Mortgage Servicing and its billions in non-government mortgage servicing rights.

Homebuilders are optimistic that the spring homebuying season should boost profits and reduce incentive usage.

The MERS eRegistry has surpassed 3 million eNotes, a milestone that sparks optimism for more adoption.

Self-employed borrowers are encouraged to watch what they write off if they plan to buy a home in the next two years.

Lower credit scores lead to both stiffer mortgage rates and higher home insurance premiums, adding to the affordability challenge, according to new finding.

Most nonbanks reported bigger gains in lending volume in the fourth quarter of 2025 than in production income. MSR valuations continued to drive servicing income lower. (Includes data table.)