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Inside Mortgage Trends

September 4, 2026

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Banks’ Mortgage Income Down in First Half

Mortgage-banking income declined by 6.1% on an annual basis in the first half of the year. At Chase, the largest bank in the mortgage market, a drop in servicing revenue more than offset an increase in production revenue. (Includes one data table.) Read More

Mortgage Companies Grappling With AI Governance

GSE officials suggested that a robust governance framework can help firms responsibly scale use of AI. Industry participants are also facing increasing risks from the technology. Read More

Mortgage Repurchases by Banks Increase in 2Q

Repurchases and indemnifications by banks and thrifts increased by 16.5% from the first quarter to the second. Repurchase reserves declined by 3.9% during that time. (Includes one data table.) Read More

Lenders Using AI to Help Buyers 24/7

Lenders are turning to artificial intelligence to reach borrowers even when loan officers are off the clock. Read More

Better Launches Token-Based Mortgage With Coinbase

Better plans to refocus its efforts on partnerships and one of its first big partners is cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Read More

Insurance Regulators Ponder Mortgage Reporting Changes

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is considering limiting its definition of residential mortgages and potentially requiring reporting of the characteristics of residential mortgages held by insurance companies. Read More

AI Underwriting Platform Appoints Sogorka as CEO

The appointment of mortgage tech industry veteran Daniel Sogorka comes as Informed seeks to expand its business beyond auto lenders. Read More

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