Industry Briefs, Oct. 20, 2025

Industry news from Floify, Dark Matter Technologies, Xactus, Docutech, Friday Harbor, LoanCare, DocMagic, ALCOVA Mortgage and Down Payment Resource.

Chart of the Week: ARM Applications Level and Share

Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), when used appropriately, can help ease affordability challenges and provide homeownership and equity building opportunities for qualified borrowers.

Christine Chandler Steps Up

Christine Chandler, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Credit Officer with M&T Realty Capital Corp., has worn a lot of hats in 34-plus years and multiple roles with M&T. Now she’s ready for her next role: 2026 Chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association.