AI Mortgage Originations Without an LO Face Complications October 13, 2026 Shannon Clark It's unclear if mortgages can be fully AI-originated and still comply with state and federal laws.Read More
Pennymac, New American Funding Invest in Vesta October 9, 2026 James Dohnert The company behind an AI-native LOS closed a $30 million funding round that included investments from existing clients.Read More
Better Focusing on HELOCs, AI and Hiring New CEO October 7, 2026 James Dohnert Vishal Garg laid out what Better's new priorities will be now that he has returned to the company he founded.Read More
MISMO’s AI Framework Aims to Shield Mortgage Companies October 6, 2026 Shannon Clark "Let’s go out and be proactive and demonstrate that we can govern ourselves effectively," said Brian Vieaux, president of MISMO.Read More
Valon’s Valuation Spikes With Latest Funding Round October 6, 2026 Brandon Ivey Valon Technologies raised $150 million and is hiring.Read More
Experts Warn of Growing AI Fraud Risks October 5, 2026 Shannon Clark Artificial intelligence technology is creating new risks for mortgage lenders, according to experts speaking at a recent Mortgage Bankers Association conference.Read More
GSEs Extend Deadline for Adoption of Uniform Appraisal Dataset Revision September 30, 2026 Brandon Ivey The planned implementation date has long been Nov. 2 but the government-sponsored enterprises pushed it to May 19, 2027.Read More
Short Takes: Borrowers Want to See More Digital Closing Options / Non-QM Impairments Rise / Aven Launches Co-Branded HELOC / Foreclosure Starts Slow September 28, 2026 James Dohnert Some 82% of recent homebuyers said they would be swayed to work with a lender that offered the opportunity to close a mortgage virtually.Read More
UWM Offers Expedited Underwriting Option; Chat App September 24, 2026 Brandon Ivey Through the end of the year, brokers can receive no-cost processing on three Underwriting+ loans.Read More
Short Takes: Fannie Extends Timing for Rental Income Changes / Commercial Mortgage Lender Struggling, Considering Sale / Place Expands With Maxwell Acquisition September 24, 2026 Brandon Ivey Fannie Mae pushed back a deadline for changes to how the government-sponsored enterprise handles rental income for mortgage borrowers to Dec. 1.Read More