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Inside Mortgage Trends

August 21, 2026

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Nonbanks See Decline in Mortgage-Banking Income in 2Q

A group of 13 publicly traded nonbank lenders reported a combined $2.20 billion in mortgage-banking income for the second quarter, down 32.3% from the first quarter. (Includes data table.) Read More

Mortgage Defect Rate Posts Biggest Quarterly Jump in 4 Years

A brief increase in refinance activity during the first quarter of 2026 pushed the defect rate to a recent high, according to ACES Quality Management. Read More

Bank MSR Values Steady; Portfolios Lowest Since 2005

The banking industry continued to pare its servicing-for-others. But MSR values held steady on a quarterly basis at the end of June. (Includes data table.) Read More

CFPB RFI Sparks Renewed Interest in LO Comp Reform

The Community Home Lenders of America urged the CFPB to pursue loan originator compensation reform as the bureau weighs changes to the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures rule. Read More

Tech Startup Seeks to Match Originators With Lenders

Tech platform mLOOP is aiming to discreetly connect originators with lenders. Read More

Figure Marketplace Gains Momentum

Figure Technology Solutions reported strong partner growth in its loan marketplace in the second quarter of 2026. Read More

Lenders See Boost From Proprietary Reverse Mortgages

Proprietary reverse-mortgage originations are hitting record highs, helping boost lender production during a spring slowdown. Read More

Leadership Transition at Better Heads to Court

Better has filed a lawsuit against founder and former CEO Vishal Garg for alleged violations of SEC standards. Read More

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