Nonbanks aren’t exactly in a rush to hire new workers these days even though conventional rates are the lowest they’ve been in almost a year.

The Mortgage Bankers Association was not immune from the cyclical nature of residential lending in 2024. Then again, its financial results could have been a lot worse.

The total delinquency rate among large servicers increased by 11 basis points during the second quarter of 2025. The reading was down compared with June 2024, though delinquencies look poised for further increases. (Includes two data tables.)

Mortgage hiring moved forward in June but not by much amid uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates.

New credit score data, such as rent payment history and bank account cash flows, may benefit some mortgage borrowers, but the new elements could also cause some problems.

A new bill seeks to require FHFA to create a public database of information on all mortgage appraisals. The proposal comes as the Trump administration disbanded the Biden-era task force created to address appraisal bias.

The nonbank share of total originations increased from 65.2% in 2024 to 66.4% in the first quarter of 2025. Four of the five largest lenders in the residential mortgage market are nonbanks. (Includes two data tables.)

The effort will start with new multifamily mortgages and could be expanded to single-family mortgages and to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage CEO pay increased at many shops last year but the devil is in the details. Some executives took home mostly cash while others received mostly stock awards.

Nonbanks accounted for 65.2% of the residential mortgages originated in 2024. All of the top five lenders were nonbanks and they all gained market share. (Includes two data tables.)