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.)

Florida-based GO Mortgage believes its mix of strong technology and personal touch will differentiate the lender from giants in the wholesale channel.

Denial rates declined slightly last year even as more applicants flocked to get a mortgage. (Includes data table.)

The former chief economic adviser to President Trump believes evolving AI capabilities and quantum computing present an enormous threat to many businesses’ cybersecurity measures.

Homeowners insurance premiums increased by 9.16% on an annual basis in 2025, after increasing by double digits each year between 2019 and 2024.

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.