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.
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NRMLA webinar to cover reverse servicing and maturity events
An upcoming NRMLA webinar will dive into reverse mortgage servicing, set-asides, and due-and-payable options, including nonrecourse rules.
UWM tried for its first acquisition, then its stock fell and the math stopped working
Analysts pointed to a sharp decline in UWM’s stock price as a key factor, while the company said this has nothing to do with its fundamentals.
Optimal Blue’s Mike Vough on borrowers staying rate anchored into 2026
Optimal Blue’s Mike Vough says borrowers remain anchored to low mortgage rates as February’s refi share slipped to 41% and ARMs rose to 10%.
Mortgage trade groups urge VA to revise elements of proposed partial claim rules
MBA and CHLA asked VA to revise its partial claim and loss-mitigation proposal, pushing for a simpler waterfall and a 180-day lead time.
ICE’s Matt Dowd: MSP updates are ‘just a foundation’ for AI journey
ICE’s Matt Dowd said that the MSP update goes beyond aesthetics, positioning MSP to streamline high-frequency workflows.
Radian announces exit of CFO Sumita Pandit, elevates finance leaders
U.S. mortgage insurer Radian Group Inc. said that president and chief financial officer Sumita Pandit is departing the company effective Thursday.
Mortgage escrow misconceptions persist as payment amounts rise
Most homeowners are surprised by escrow payment increases, with 62% citing higher property taxes as the cause.
Exclusive: Pennymac to acquire subservicing giant Cenlar for $257.5M
Pennymac’s first M&A deal adds 2 million loans and expands its mortgage servicing to more than $1 trillion in unpaid principal balance.
Stewart acquires MCS’s mortgage services business for $330 million
Stewart Information Services Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire the mortgage services of property preservation provider Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) for $330 million.