Lenders are turning to artificial intelligence to reach borrowers even when loan officers are off the clock.

Better plans to refocus its efforts on partnerships and one of its first big partners is cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is considering limiting its definition of residential mortgages and potentially requiring reporting of the characteristics of residential mortgages held by insurance companies.

The appointment of mortgage tech industry veteran Daniel Sogorka comes as Informed seeks to expand its business beyond auto lenders.

A group of 13 publicly traded nonbank lenders reported a combined $2.20 billion in mortgage-banking income for the second quarter, down 32.3% from the first quarter. (Includes data table.)

A brief increase in refinance activity during the first quarter of 2026 pushed the defect rate to a recent high, according to ACES Quality Management.

The banking industry continued to pare its servicing-for-others. But MSR values held steady on a quarterly basis at the end of June. (Includes data table.)

The Community Home Lenders of America urged the CFPB to pursue loan originator compensation reform as the bureau weighs changes to the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures rule.

Tech platform mLOOP is aiming to discreetly connect originators with lenders.

Figure Technology Solutions reported strong partner growth in its loan marketplace in the second quarter of 2026.