Three lessons for mortgage leaders right now
Mortgage still repeats old habits, chasing top producers, designing for internal teams, and lagging AI, despite new data and tools.
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HOA liens climb 8.6% nationwide in 2025, with Sun Belt states feeling the most heat
HOA lien filings rose 8.6% in 2025 to nearly 285,000 nationwide, with Florida leading in volume and Louisiana and Colorado driving increases.
Foreclosure filings accelerate in early 2026 as servicer pressure builds
Foreclosure activity accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, with signs of mounting operational pressure for mortgage servicers and downstream vendors.
MBA chief economist says mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026
MBA’s Mike Fratantoni expects 2026 inflation near 4% and no Fed cuts, keeping mortgage rates and bond yields elevated.
Cybercrime against seniors is surging, with $7.75B reportedly lost in 2025
Investment fraud, much of it involving cryptocurrency and fake trading platforms, inflicted the heaviest financial toll on seniors.
As retirement slips further away, workers prioritize stability and senior home equity
Thirty percent of respondents said they’ve stopped looking for new work over the past five years because of job security concerns.
Unison faces more legal trouble over allegedly deceptive home equity agreements
Plaintiffs say the company markets the product as involving no debt, but the terms of the HEI can force a large balloon-style payoff.
PAM appraisal platform targets AMC fees, seeks to give lenders more control
PAM says lenders can manage appraisals in-house, cut fees by 25% to 40%, and pay a $99 per-order charge instead of AMC markups.
New Cheval Holdings acquires Surge, appoints Jimmy Gillespie as CEO
New Cheval Holdings acquires Surge, a wholesale mortgage partner intelligence platform, and names Jimmy Gillespie as CEO.
loanDepot, Figure team up on streamlined home loan and equity products
loanDepot is partnering with Figure to power its 5×5 HomeLoan, promising approvals in minutes and funding in days across all 50 states.