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.
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CrossCountry Mortgage picks up top VA loan producer Patton Gade
CrossCountry Mortgage welcomes the Victor Alpha Group, enhancing support for veterans and military families.
November mortgage lock data driven by strong refinance activity
November’s mortgage rate-lock activity slowed but posted the strongest results in four years, driven by a surge in refinances.
Mortgage credit report costs could jump 50% in 2026
Credit report prices for mortgage lenders will increase by up to 50% in 2026, despite regulatory efforts to boost competition.
Wealthfront announces entrance into the mortgage business
Wealthfront announced early access to Wealthfront Home Lending and expects a full rollout to happen in early 2026.
Figure’s marketplace accelerates with $2.5B in Q3 volume
Figure Technology Solutions reached $2.5 billion in consumer loan marketplace volume in the third quarter of 2025, a 70% year-over-year increase.
FHFA eyes assumable and portable mortgages, raising questions for lenders
Bill Pulte said this week that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) may allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to offer assumable or portable mortgages.
A 50-year mortgage could double your interest payment
Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposal could be a tough sell due to higher interest costs and regulatory limits under current Dodd-Frank rules.
Trump proposes 50-year mortgage to help affordability
Trump supports 50-year mortgages to lower monthly payments, but longer terms reduce equity and aren’t currently allowed under the Dodd-Frank Act.
Exclusive: NFM Lending grows footprint with Homespire Mortgage acquisition
Two Maryland-based retail mortgage lenders struck an M&A deal this week as NFM Lending has agreed to acquire Homespire Mortgage.