https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/rss en-us 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 jdohnert@imfpubs.com AI is expected to be increasingly used by both lenders and borrowers thanks to improvements in the seemingly ubiquitous tech. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236344 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:28:17 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236344-ai-use-in-mortgage-expected-to-grow-in-2026 dhollier@imfpubs.com Lenders with high adoption rates for tools from Freddie Mac like automated collateral estimator and asset and income modeler have significantly lower per-loan costs and higher per-loan profits, the GSE says. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236053 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:12:15 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236053-freddie-mac-estimates-cost-savings-for-digitized-lenders jdohnert@imfpubs.com Carrington Mortgage and Rate launched new tools to reach borrowers with limited English proficiency. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235976 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:05:00 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235976-lenders-leverage-language-tech-to-reach-new-borrowers bivey@imfpubs.com After originating HELOCs on its own as a proof-of-concept, Figure Technology Solutions is now largely facilitating originations and loan sales for others, charging fees along the way. The company generated $89.8 million of net income in the third quarter. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235958 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:04:00 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235958-figure-shifting-from-direct-lender-to-platform dhollier@imfpubs.com The share of renter households whose rent payment history has been reported to at least one credit bureau grew from 3% to 13% in four years. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235946 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:56 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235946-a-surge-in-rent-reporting jdohnert@imfpubs.com AI and self-service options are increasingly being used to help servicers communicate with younger homeowners. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235846 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:08:07 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235846-servicers-level-up-technology-to-reach-younger-borrowers jdohnert@imfpubs.com ICE’s lender clients are interested in using AI for document automation and customer engagement. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235840 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:01:00 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235840-ai-boosts-ice-mortgage-segment-revenue bivey@imfpubs.com 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. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235843 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235843-grapevine-rithm-keeping-newrez-for-now-robinhood-and-sage-cement-partnership jdohnert@imfpubs.com Mortgage lenders are seeking innovation and increased competition for credit reporting as loan origination costs continue to rise. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235721 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:08:54 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/235721-mortgage-leaders-call-for-more-competition-in-credit-scoring-models