Most of the overall increase in nonbank mortgage-banking income in the first quarter of 2026 came from Rithm Capital, which saw a big improvement on the servicing side. (Includes data table.)

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

Rate emerged as the top correspondent seller in 2025, delivering $18.58 billion of mortgages to unaffiliated non-agency buyers, a sharp 36.4% increase on an annual basis. (Includes data table.)

A Pennsylvania judge said Mortgage Connect’s complaint failed to meet the burden of proof for a clear right to relief in a case that involved a former employee’s noncompete clause.

Despite taking losses in the first quarter, ICE and Blend are bullish on AI adoption in the mortgage industry.

The outlook among real estate investors is at its lowest level in the last three years, due in part to the war in Iran.

As parts of the country see a boost in housing inventory, housing affordability is the primary factor preventing consumers from diving into the homebuying process.

Market turmoil, the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges finally pushed Impac Mortgage Holdings to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April.

While new production volume was generally sluggish in the first quarter of this year, several banks reported higher gain-on-sale margins and better MSR hedging results. (Includes data table.)

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