February’s job creation was weaker than expected as employers cut more than 90,000 positions.

Cotality, Irvine, Calif., released its latest Loan Performance Indicators, finding that the national mortgage delinquency rate was flat year-over-year in December, standing at 3.2%.

Neighbors Bank, Columbia, Mo., released a new study finding that property taxes and homeowners insurance account for an average of 21% of monthly mortgage payments across U.S. metro areas.

Mortgage servicers operate in an environment where accuracy, compliance and efficiency are essential. One of the most critical responsibilities is maintaining up-to-date homeowner insurance information for every loan in their portfolio. This function is often outsourced to specialized insurance tracking providers because they have the scale, technology and expertise to manage large volumes of data across multiple carriers and channels.

Best Interest Financial, West Bloomfield, Mich., and Clever Real Estate, St. Louis, released a new survey finding that recent home buyers have experienced stress during the process, with 66% saying they have regrets about their homebuying process.

Redfin, Seattle, reported the median age of first-time buyers dipped slightly between 2024 and 2025, from 36 to 35.

Mortgage delinquencies increased across all stages, according to the latest CreditGauge report from VantageScore.