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Inside Mortgage Trends

August 7, 2026

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Bank Mortgage Earnings Tick Up in Second Quarter

A group of 26 banks increased their mortgage earnings by 3.8% on a quarterly basis during the second quarter. Six months into the year, earnings were down 1.0% compared with the first half of 2025, with interest rates weighing on production. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Retail Gains Share in 2Q26 Agency Securitizations

The retail channel gained market share in second-quarter agency securitizations as purchase mortgages rose sharply. Credit quality deteriorated slightly. (Includes data table.) Read More

ICE Sees Strong Mortgage Earnings in Second Quarter

In the second quarter of 2026, Intercontinental Exchange generated its best earnings from its mortgage technology segment since 2022. ICE is optimistic that its AI tools will drive future revenue. Read More

Zillow Charts Expansion of Mortgage Business

Zillow Home Loans originated $2.2 billion of mortgages in the second quarter of 2026, nearly double its originations from the same quarter last year. Read More

loanDepot Getting Closer to Profitability With HELs

loanDepot posted a smaller loss in the second quarter compared to the first, leaning into home equity lending. Read More

Better Shifts From Founder Mode to Enterprise Focus

Daniel Lewis, the new interim CEO of Better Home & Finance, wants the company to focus on “very select ideas that have a demonstrated product market fit.” Read More

Smaller Investors Could See Boost From Housing Bill

The new housing law’s restriction on large institutional investors’ ability to purchase single-family homes could boost demand for investment-property mortgages from mom-and-pop investors. Read More

HELOC Lenders Rolled Out New Products in July

A couple of lenders of home equity line of credit products expanded their offerings in July, capitalizing on momentum in one of the few market segments with a bright outlook in the near-term. Read More

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