Who keeps the borrower? A deep dive into servicer retention
Data from ICE Mortgage Technology shared with HousingWire offers a deep dive into servicers’ performance at keeping a borrower in their books after a refinance transaction.
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Banks earned $1 trillion windfall during Fed’s high-rate period
Lenders reportedly benefited from higher yields on deposits held at the Fed while paying relatively low rates to many savers.
loanDepot challenges class-action suit tied to LO comp rules, steering
loanDepot has filed a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit in Maryland alleging violations of loan officer (LO) compensation rules and borrower steering, arguing the plaintiffs failed to show they suffered a “concrete injury.”
CrossCountry Mortgage raises conforming loan limit to $819,000
CrossCountry Mortgage raises its conforming loan limit to $819,000, ahead of FHFA’s 2026 limits, to empower prospective homebuyers.
Mortgage compliance challenges affect 60% of lenders
Carleton survey reveals 60% of organizations struggle with mortgage compliance challenges while two-thirds face monthly loan payment discrepancies.
Compass-Anywhere deal brings $9B mortgage JVs under one roof
Industry leaders see the Compass–Anywhere merger as simplifying the mortgage side of the business, which includes Guaranteed Rate Affinity and OriginPoint.
Property tax, mortgage relief package introduced by Ohio lawmakers
Senate Bill 255 would allow qualifying homeowners to apply for up to $3,000 per year in grants to help cover monthly housing costs.
Sun Belt leads sales volume but posts nation’s lowest absorption rate
Housing market efficiency varies dramatically by region with Sun Belt showing lowest absorption rate despite highest sales volume.
Katie Sweeney, AIME lawsuit escalates as broker group files counterclaims
Katie Sweeney lawsuit against AIME seeks $280,000 in unpaid compensation while the mortgage broker association counters with allegations of misconduct.
Tech Pulse: Real estate referral landscape; new e-sign tool
Real estate agents are navigating a shifting lead-gen landscape — balancing referrals, paid portals like Zillow, and tech tools such as CRMs.