Bulk sales of agency MSRs were up 30.8% on an annual basis in the first half of 2026. United Wholesale Mortgage accounted for nearly 30% of all bulk sale volume in the second quarter. (Includes three data tables.)

The new servicing platform, evoLend, is focused on helping loan officers retain borrower business long after closing.

Banks and thrifts decreased the amount of mortgage servicing they handle for other entities in the first quarter. Meanwhile, valuations for the servicing asset increased for the third straight quarter. (Includes data table.)

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

Carrington Mortgage Services was the top bulk buyer of agency MSR in the first quarter of 2026, thanks to a large acquisition of Ginnie servicing from Pennymac. Bayview Asset Management was the top buyer in the coissuance market. (Includes three data tables.)

The improvement in mortgage performance seen in early 2026 was weaker than in the first quarter of the prior two years. Much of the difference was due to an increase in loans 120+ days delinquent, with particular issues involving FHA mortgages. (Includes two data tables.)

The lender’s gain-on-sale margin increased from 1.14% in the third quarter to 1.50% in the fourth quarter, with a rise in originations to boot. Leaders at the company cautioned that some lenders are gaining market share at the expense of earnings.

UWM first made an unsolicited bid for Two Harbors in December 2024. Three other companies subsequently made formal bids for Two Harbors, with UWM prevailing in December 2025.

Servicing for others by banks declined by 0.6% during the fourth quarter of 2025. Meanwhile, the fair value of MSRs classified as serviced for others increased. (Includes data table.)

Servicers should prepare for an increase in foreclosure activity among first-time borrowers and those with lower reserves.