August 1, 2025

Banks Eke Out Small Gain in Mortgage-Banking Income

Production-related income rose smartly for most banks in the second quarter of 2025 but generally didn’t keep pace with higher originations volume. Results were mixed on the servicing side. (Includes data table.) Read More

VantageScore Touts Benefits of New Score

The use of positive rental payment data and cash flow underwriting in new credit score models is expected to increase the number of borrowers that qualify for mortgages. Read More

Rocket Working Toward ‘Refi Button’ Amid Acquisitions

Rocket Mortgage is leaning on artificial intelligence to improve lending efficiency. The nonbank is wrapping up its acquisition of Mr. Cooper and already seeing benefits from its acquisition of Redfin. Read More

Mortgage Industry Faces AI Compliance Risks

Lenders in the mortgage industry are grappling with legal and regulatory requirements as they embrace artificial intelligence to enhance their operations. Read More

Marketplace From Figure Funding HELOCs With a Twist

Figure Technology Solutions recently launched Democratized Prime, a marketplace to fund home equity lines of credit with capital from institutions and individuals. Read More

Survey Shows Lenders Want to Improve Automation

A survey of more than 200 mortgage lenders found that automation is the most important issue for the companies in 2025. Read More

Grapevine: Rate Outlook; Slower Home Price Appreciation

Mortgage rates aren’t expected to move down much even if the Fed cuts interest rates next month; GSE economists slash projections for home price appreciation; ICE integrates origination and servicing platforms to originate home equity loans; majority of homeowners feeling financially stressed. Read More

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Banks Eke Out Small Gain in Mortgage-Banking Income

VantageScore Touts Benefits of New Score

Rocket Working Toward ‘Refi Button’ Amid Acquisitions

Mortgage Industry Faces AI Compliance Risks

Marketplace From Figure Funding HELOCs With a Twist

Survey Shows Lenders Want to Improve Automation

Grapevine: Rate Outlook; Slower Home Price Appreciation

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August 1, 2025

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?