The rule, implemented in June, aims to prevent conflicts of interest in the ABS market. The SEC provided no-action relief in May, helping ease compliance with the rule.
Purchase-mortgage lending outpaced refinance business in the second quarter. But purchase-mortgage volume barely budged compared with the first half of 2024 while refi production was up 66.1%. (Includes four data tables.)
The total delinquency rate among large servicers increased by 11 basis points during the second quarter of 2025. The reading was down compared with June 2024, though delinquencies look poised for further increases. (Includes two data tables.)
Figure Technology Solutions has flourished with HELOCs by developing new technology. Now the company is aiming to complete an initial public offering to expand into other markets.