Mortgage applications fall 5% despite rate decline
Despite steady mortgage rates, market trends like a softening job market and elevated inventories continue to impact application volumes.
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Mortgage rates cool in 2025, but 2026 relief likely limited
Mortgage rates started the year slightly above 7% but are heading into the holiday season near 6.2%. 2026 forecasts show little change ahead.
MBA 2026 forecast: Slow growth amid inflation, rate hikes
MBA’s December forecast projects economic growth of 1.6% in 2025 and puts the chance of a recession over the next 12 months at 35%.
November sees sharp rise in U.S. mortgage delinquencies
U.S. mortgage delinquencies surged in November, reaching their highest level in over four years, primarily due to calendar effects.
How The Loan Store doubled volume in a crowded wholesale market
In the first nine months of 2025, the company doubled its origination volume to $8.2 billion, ranking as the fourth-largest U.S. wholesale lender.
Suzy Lindblom joins Acra Lending as managing director
Suzy Lindblom joins Acra Lending as managing director after Sierra Pacific Mortgage’s acquisition by Union Home Mortgage.
Financial firms face rising cyber risks, data challenges
Financial services firms face rising cyber threats and data quality issues, impacting AI adoption and decision-making, according to a new survey.
CrossCountry Mortgage picks up top VA loan producer Patton Gade
CrossCountry Mortgage welcomes the Victor Alpha Group, enhancing support for veterans and military families.
ICE taps Bob Hart to lead mortgage technology division
Hart will succeed Tim Bowler, who will transition to ICE’s fixed income and data services division, where he will focus on index development and financial institution infrastructure.
CFPB’s ECOA proposal raises alarms over women’s ability to get a mortgage
The CFPB’s proposed changes to ECOA rules could limit credit access for women, communities of color and rural residents.