Guild Earnings Up Ahead of Acquisition by Bayview November 6, 2025 James Dohnert Gain-on-sale margins and a strong recapture rate helped boost Guild earnings in the third quarter. Read More
Carrington Grows Retail Channel With New Acquisition November 3, 2025 James Dohnert Carrington has acquired Reliance First Capital from Tiptree in a move to bolster its retail lending channel.Read More
Robinhood Enters Mortgage Business November 3, 2025 James Dohnert Robinhood is teaming with Sage Home Loans to offer a new mortgage product to its Robinhood Gold subscribers.Read More
Short Takes: Misconceptions Common Among VA Loans / ABA, NAR Call to End Shutdown / NewDay USA Launches Product to Help with Closing Costs / Caution Keeping Homebuyers on the Sidelines November 3, 2025 James Dohnert Most servicemembers mistakenly think VA loans require a downpayment.Read More
Subprime Auto ABS Investors Scrutinize Performance October 30, 2025 James Dohnert Rising delinquencies on auto loans and recent bankruptcy filings by subprime auto lenders may have spooked some ABS investors.Read More
Lenders Turn to Non-Agency Products October 30, 2025 James Dohnert Lenders are expected to increase production of prime jumbos, non-QMs and home equity loans in the coming year.Read More
Leaders Call for More Competition in Credit Reporting October 24, 2025 James Dohnert Mortgage lenders are seeking innovation and increased competition for credit reporting as loan origination costs continue to rise.Read More
M&A to Continue as Originations Plateau October 24, 2025 James Dohnert Merger and acquisition activity is expected to rise as more lenders attempt to reach economies of scale.Read More
All-Cash Offers Create Opportunities for Lenders October 24, 2025 James Dohnert Delayed financing offers a way for all-cash homebuyers to quickly tap the equity in their home.Read More
Growing Housing Supply Expected to Boost Originations October 23, 2025 James Dohnert Purchase-mortgage lending in the coming years will be helped by an expected increase in the supply of homes for sale, according to projections by the MBA.Read More