Orange County (Calif.) Register, April 3, 2026-Jeff LazersonThe cost for mortgage lenders or consumers (depending on who pays for it) for a tri-merged credit report with FICO scores appended could …
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PartnerOne Finalizes Acquisition of Mortgage Cadence
HousingWire, April 2, 2026PartnerOne has closed its purchase of Mortgage Cadence from Accenture, adding the long-time LOS provider to its portfolio of enterprise software companies.Click here for more
Lenders Are Ramping Up Builder Divisions to Capture Purchase Share
HousingWire, April 2, 2026-Sarah WolakMortgage lenders are increasingly formalizing or expanding their homebuilder divisions as they look to capture a larger share of the purchase lending pie, even as broader …
The Trump Administration Wants Banks Back in the Mortgage Business. Banks Have Other Ideas.
Politico, April 3, 2026-Aiden Reiter and Cassandra DumayThe Trump administration and the Federal Reserve want banks to get back into the mortgage business, as part of their efforts to make …
HECM Endorsements Increase Slightly in 2025
Inside Mortgage Finance, April 3, 2026-Emmeline WilleyEndorsements of FHA home equity conversion mortgages rose 3.2% on an annual basis to $14.17 billion in 2025.Click here for more (subscription)
March HECM Bump Masks a Deeper Slowdown
National Mortgage News, April 2, 2026-Spencer LeeEndorsements of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages surged noticeably last month from a short February, but volumes are still showing weakness compared to second-half 2025 …
California MBA Sounds Alarm Over Lack of Long-Term Fire Assistance Plan
Globe St., April 2, 2026-Richard BergerThe California Mortgage Bankers Association (California MBA) has addressed mortgage forbearance and the broader challenges facing homeowners impacted by recent wildfires during an oversight hearing …
Geopolitical Uncertainty Threatens Otherwise Promising Spring Housing Market
Scotsman Guide, April 2, 2026-Daniel BantaThe U.S. housing market entered March carrying genuine promise for a robust spring rebound, but climbing mortgage rates and renewed geopolitical uncertainty are threatening to …
From Alabama to Texas: A Patchwork of Buyer Agency Laws Emerges After NAR Settlement
HousingWire, April 2, 2026-Brooklee HanFor many agents and brokers across the country, the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement thrust buyer representation agreements into the forefront.Click here …
2.6M Homeowners pay $500-Plus in Monthly HOA Fees
National Mortgage News, April 1, 2026-Colin McNamaraMillions of Americans are paying thousands of dollars in homeowners association and condo fees, an often overlooked cost when buyers budget for a mortgage, …