A strong pipeline should help keep momentum going for commercial MBS issuance in the fourth quarter. But long-term challenges remain due to the government shutdown.

Increased home purchase contract cancellations and declining pull-through rates are driving up costs for mortgage lenders.

A pause in the National Flood Insurance Program due to the government shutdown has created opportunities for private flood insurance companies to increase their business.

Gain-on-sale margins and a strong recapture rate helped boost Guild earnings in the third quarter. 

Carrington has acquired Reliance First Capital from Tiptree in a move to bolster its retail lending channel.

Robinhood is teaming with Sage Home Loans to offer a new mortgage product to its Robinhood Gold subscribers.

Most servicemembers mistakenly think VA loans require a downpayment.

Rising delinquencies on auto loans and recent bankruptcy filings by subprime auto lenders may have spooked some ABS investors.

Lenders are expected to increase production of prime jumbos, non-QMs and home equity loans in the coming year.

Mortgage lenders are seeking innovation and increased competition for credit reporting as loan origination costs continue to rise.