The broker channel gained market share across the three major mortgage-product categories during the second quarter of 2023. In the conventional-conforming sector, the broker share hit 23.6%. (Includes two data charts.)

As severe weather events batter major housing markets, borrowers are finding it difficult and expensive to obtain homeowners insurance, according to panelists at a Mortgage Bankers Association conference.

Commercial banks reported a slight sequential increase in repurchases in the second quarter. But at the midway point this year, buybacks were down sharply compared to the first half of last year. (Includes data chart.)

Michael Nouguier, chief information security officer at Richey May, said the public-facing nature of loan officers’ work can expose them to targeted attacks.

A new white paper from the Mortgage Bankers Association underscores the financial advantages of originators and servicers that focus on loans with a higher average loan balance.

A FASB accounting standards proposal would streamline the methods used to calculate the value of acquired assets.

The MOVEIt ransomware attack has impacted as many as 1,172 companies, including mortgage lenders and servicers.

High interest rates push down rate lock activity in August; Guaranteed Rate touts five-minute approvals; startup aims to link homebuyers with assumable mortgages; foreclosures increase; MISMO updates offerings.

Most public companies generated positive results from their production and servicing operations, but MBA data reveal that many lenders continued to struggle financially in the second quarter. (Includes data chart.)

Overall, mortgage-banking income at banks increased by 8.7% from the first to the second quarter, though income declined at several top banks. (Includes data chart.)