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James Dohnert

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Consumer ABS Issuers Show Interest in VantageScore

November 13, 2025
James Dohnert
Issuers of consumer loan ABS are increasingly using VantageScore 4.0 because it detects potential delinquencies better than Classic FICO, according to officials at VantageScore.
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CMBS Special Servicing Rate Hits Record High in October

November 13, 2025
James Dohnert
The special servicing rate for office and mixed-use property loans held in commercial MBS saw the largest monthly deterioration.
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Mortgage Closings Expected to Ramp Up as Shutdown Ends

November 13, 2025
James Dohnert
Federal operations that were disrupted during the shutdown are expected to bounce back, helping lenders with loans stuck in their pipelines.
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Innovis Looks to Provide New Credit Report Options

November 13, 2025
James Dohnert
The fourth-largest credit bureau could help reduce the cost of credit report pulls for mortgage lenders.
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Short Takes: Senate Expects Vote on Shutdown This Week / Rate Locks Down Slightly / Roam Teams With Opendoor on Assumable Mortgages / Consumers Holding Off on Homebuying During Shutdown

November 10, 2025
James Dohnert

Fewer loans were locked in October perhaps because of uncertainty surrounding the federal shutdown and the Fed's next interest rate cut.


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Falling Mortgage Rates Expand Refi Eligibility

November 10, 2025
James Dohnert
New report from ICE said that 4.1 million mortgage holders could save at least 75 basis points by refinancing.
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Servicers Eye AI to Reach Younger Borrowers, Increase Recapture

November 10, 2025
James Dohnert
Servicers find new opportunities to leverage AI in the call center in a play to reach more younger borrowers.
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Servicers Level Up Technology to Reach Younger Borrowers

November 7, 2025
James Dohnert
AI and self-service options are increasingly being used to help servicers communicate with younger homeowners.
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Increased Competition, Remote Work Leading to Burnout

November 7, 2025
James Dohnert
Mortgage executives recommend frequent communication and annual in-person meetings to help staff overcome burnout challenges.
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Demand for AI-Backed Tools Lifts ICE Mortgage Revenue

November 7, 2025
James Dohnert
ICE’s lender clients are interested in using AI for document automation and customer engagement.
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