Reverse mortgage production metrics took a tumble in August
Despite a sharp decline in August endorsements, wholesale sponsors like Longbridge and Finance of America helped to sustain volumes.
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Tech Pulse: Smart home tools for seniors; AI marketing for agents
With seniors now outnumbering children in many U.S. states, demand is growing for aging-in-place technology.
Does the trigger leads bill opt-in provision wave goodbye to competition?
The industry debate heats up as trigger leads crackdown raises questions about consumer protection and market power.
Mortgage lending activity sees ‘typical spring bounce’
The $601.7 billion in loan volume in the second quarter of 2025 was up 22.8% from the first quarter and 10.3% year over year.
Analysts split on what happens next with Rocket–Mr. Cooper servicing book
The regulator imposed a 20% cap on Fannie and Freddie servicing exposure, raising questions about how much room Rocket has to expand.
Texans Credit Union announces 105% LTV financing option
The credit union introduced three new loan options to spur home purchase activity at a time when many homebuyers are sidelined.
ARMs remain a small share of mortgage loans despite viral 41% claim
Adjustable-rate mortgages often get more attention when rates climb, but don’t fool yourself: their actual footprint in the U.S. housing market remains modest.
This year’s homebuyers need larger rate drops for refi benefits
A Neighbors Bank analysis found that a 0.25-point interest rate decline left the average borrower $2,424 underwater after three years.
FHFA clears Rocket’s $9.4B acquisition of Mr. Cooper, with safeguards
Despite clearing approval, FHFA underscores need to limit counterparty risk and preserve mortgage market stability.
HOME launches bilingual learning system and AI-powered wholesale search tool
HOME Certified, an on-demand LMS, trains and certifies loan officers to serve Hispanic and Latino borrowers.