https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/rss en-us jdohnert@imfpubs.com Lenders see recapture programs as a growth opportunity as origination volume is expected to decline next year. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238826 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:12:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238826-loan-retention-still-key-even-as-refis-slow jdohnert@imfpubs.com MBA Chairman Owen Lee said the program is part of the trade group’s priority to strengthen its relationship with loan officers. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238830 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:02:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238830-mba-launches-lo-engagement-program jdohnert@imfpubs.com Some 82% of recent homebuyers said they would be swayed to work with a lender that offered the opportunity to close virtually, according to a report by ServiceLink. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238701 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:35:40 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238701-borrowers-want-digital-closings-despite-lenders-apprehension jdohnert@imfpubs.com The homebuying platform’s new mortgage platform adds fixed-rate and adjustable-rate purchase mortgages to its product mix. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238569 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:52:04 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238569-opendoor-enters-mortgage-space jdohnert@imfpubs.com CloseClear.ai’s platform monitors mortgage pipelines against live federal disaster data to flag GSE repurchase risk after an appraisal has been completed. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238571 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:50:08 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238571-atlas-vms-acquires-closeclearai-to-tackle-buyback-risk bivey@imfpubs.com 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. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238438 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:09:16 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238438-mortgage-companies-grappling-with-ai-governance jdohnert@imfpubs.com Lenders are turning to artificial intelligence to reach borrowers even when loan officers are off the clock. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238441 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:07:18 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238441-lenders-leverage-ai-to-help-buyers-24-7 jdohnert@imfpubs.com Better plans to refocus its efforts on partnerships and one of its first big partners is cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238452 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:06:19 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238452-better-highlights-partnerships-with-launch-of-coinbase-team-up azimmardi@imfpubs.com The appointment of mortgage tech industry veteran Daniel Sogorka comes as Informed seeks to expand its business beyond auto lenders. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238439 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:04:21 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238439-ai-platform-appoints-former-rocket-black-knight-executive-as-ceo jdohnert@imfpubs.com 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. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238201 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:49:12 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238201-ice-boosts-mortgage-earnings-to-highest-levels-since-2022 jdohnert@imfpubs.com 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. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238209 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:48:13 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238209-zillow-charts-expansion-of-mortgage-business bivey@imfpubs.com 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.” http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238212 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:44:20 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238212-better-shifts-from-founder-mode-to-enterprise-focus jdohnert@imfpubs.com Lenders are innovating their product offerings to meet the growing demand for non-qualified mortgages. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237910 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:10:22 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237910-product-innovation-key-for-growing-non-qm-market jdohnert@imfpubs.com Artificial intelligence and stronger due diligence efforts can help reduce growing instances of appraisal fraud, according to mortgage investors and appraisers. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237955 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:09:23 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237955-ai-in-appraisals-helping-reduce-home-evaluation-risk jdohnert@imfpubs.com The new servicing platform, evoLend, is focused on helping loan officers retain borrower business long after closing. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237958 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:06:29 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237958-nexa-lending-ceo-to-launch-servicer jdohnert@imfpubs.com Non-QM underwriting was once a hands-on process, but lenders are increasingly testing the use of AI. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237840 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:08:13 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237840-ai-starting-to-find-footing-in-non-qm-originations bivey@imfpubs.com AI won’t necessarily reduce costs for servicers, but the technology can improve processes and borrower retention, according to industry participants. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237471 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:08:04 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237471-servicers-offer-clear-eyed-view-on-benefits-of-ai jdohnert@imfpubs.com Despite taking losses in the first quarter, ICE and Blend are bullish on AI adoption in the mortgage industry. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237483 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:05:10 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237483-tech-vendors-optimistic-about-ai-future jdohnert@imfpubs.com Origna8 is providing brokers a platform that can be used for lead generation, agentic-AI marketing, lender relationship management and data analytics. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237358 Fri, 01 May 2026 13:56:10 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237358-ex-rocket-leadership-team-with-uwm jdohnert@imfpubs.com loanDepot will launch a new white-label home equity line of credit product powered by Figure that can provide homeowners an equity payout in as little as five days. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237232 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:10:16 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237232-figure-loandepot-team-for-heloc-partnership jdohnert@imfpubs.com The rise in home equity lending by nonbanks is driving increased use of artificial intelligence in the appraisal process. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237221 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:09:18 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237221-home-equity-lending-driving-ai-use-for-appraisals jdohnert@imfpubs.com A new proof-of-concept between Amazon Web Services and Rocket Close highlighted the potential to use AI to extract data from complex mortgage documents. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237227 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:05:20 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237227-rocket-leverages-aws-automation-to-boost-processing-times jdohnert@imfpubs.com The MERS eRegistry has surpassed 3 million eNotes, a milestone that sparks optimism for more adoption. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236994 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:52:35 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236994-enotes-adoption-hits-tipping-point azimmardi@imfpubs.com Operating income in Intercontinental Exchange’s mortgage technology segment increased during the fourth quarter of 2025 and the firm is working on a number of artificial intelligence initiatives. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236735 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:21:39 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236735-ice-generates-revenue-in-4q-plans-for-ai-rollout jdohnert@imfpubs.com Servicers should prepare for an increase in foreclosure activity among first-time borrowers and those with lower reserves. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236729 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:19:41 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236729-servicers-urged-to-boost-efficiency-as-foreclosures-rise bivey@imfpubs.com Onity takes $120.0 million deferred tax asset valuation allowance; income/employment defects rise; Sagent launches servicing platform; AI company rescinds link to Intercontinental Exchange. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236737 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:18:45 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236737-grapevine-onity-taps-tax-windfall-loan-defects-increase jdohnert@imfpubs.com Michael Patterson, chief operating officer at Freedom Mortgage, said intelligently using data collected from borrowers is key to improving customer experience and boosting retention. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236599 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:57:11 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236599-lenders-increasing-leveraging-data-intelligent-for-retention jdohnert@imfpubs.com Experts believe lenders will leverage new technologies to improve the customer experience. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236600 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:56:13 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236600-lenders-increasing-leveraging-data-intelligent-for-retention jdohnert@imfpubs.com Mortgage lenders are partnering with student loan debt repayment services as a pathway to drive business with new and existing borrowers. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236469 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:16:36 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236469-lenders-increasingly-offering-guidance-on-student-loan-repayments bivey@imfpubs.com Truist is using an AI tool from Dark Matter Technologies for underwriting processes while having humans validate the results. Meanwhile, MISMO is working on a framework for AI. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236478 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:14:38 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236478-truist-touts-success-with-ai-in-underwriting-tasks