November 7, 2025

Banks Post Solid Gain From Mortgage Banking in 3Q

Although most of the large banks reported substantial increases in mortgage-banking income, many mid-size institutions struggled in the third quarter. (Includes data table.) Read More

Retail Channel Boosts Its Share in Agency Securitizations

Agency securitizations rose slightly in the third quarter thanks to increased deliveries of retail loans. Credit quality improved very slightly. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Servicers Level Up Technology to Reach Younger Borrowers

AI and self-service options are increasingly being used to help servicers communicate with younger homeowners. Read More

MBA Favors CFPB’s Personal Financial Data Rights Rule

The trade group said the bureau’s open banking rule is a productive step toward encouraging a consumer-authorized data-sharing system. Read More

Increased Competition, Remote Work Leading to Burnout

Mortgage executives recommend frequent communication and annual in-person meetings to help staff overcome burnout challenges. Read More

Smaller Banks Making Big Moves With Mortgages

Primis Bank, SmartBank, Bank7 and other smaller banks are touting efforts to increase their mortgage lending. Meanwhile, some banks continue to pull back from the sector. Read More

Home Equity Awareness Can Help Borrowers Avoid Foreclosure

Alerting delinquent borrowers of their home equity might lead some to sell for a profit, avoiding the costs and disruptions incurred by foreclosure, according to industry analysts. Read More

Demand for AI-Backed Tools Lifts ICE Mortgage Revenue

ICE’s lender clients are interested in using AI for document automation and customer engagement. Read More

Grapevine: Rithm Keeping Newrez; Robinhood, Sage Partner

Rithm puts off potential spin-off of Newrez; Robinhood partners with Sage Home Loans for mortgage perks; AngelAi touts valuation; Bilt to allow mortgage payments via Venmo; PartnerOne to acquire Mortgage Cadence. Read More

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Banks Post Solid Gain From Mortgage Banking in 3Q

Retail Channel Boosts Its Share in Agency Securitizations

Servicers Level Up Technology to Reach Younger Borrowers

MBA Favors CFPB’s Personal Financial Data Rights Rule

Increased Competition, Remote Work Leading to Burnout

Smaller Banks Making Big Moves With Mortgages

Home Equity Awareness Can Help Borrowers Avoid Foreclosure

Demand for AI-Backed Tools Lifts ICE Mortgage Revenue

Grapevine: Rithm Keeping Newrez; Robinhood, Sage Partner

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November 7, 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?