Zillow Home Loans originated $2.2 billion of mortgages in the second quarter of 2026, nearly double its originations from the same quarter last year.

Daniel Lewis, the new interim CEO of Better Home & Finance, wants the company to focus on “very select ideas that have a demonstrated product market fit.”

The new housing law’s restriction on large institutional investors’ ability to purchase single-family homes could boost demand for investment-property mortgages from mom-and-pop investors.

Pending changes to bank capital requirements are unlikely to move depositories further into the mortgage lending space but could provide some additional flexibility to banks moving forward, according to Kroll Bond Rating Agency.

An Urban Institute study shows that the internal rate of return of a downpayment on a home often exceeds that of a diversified stock portfolio, especially in low-growth real estate markets.

Lenders are innovating their product offerings to meet the growing demand for non-qualified mortgages.

Non-QM underwriting was once a hands-on process, but lenders are increasingly testing the use of AI.

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.

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