Industry Briefs, April 9, 2025

Industry news from Optimal Blue, Cotality, A&D Mortgage, Mr. Cooper and Dovenmuehle.

Climate Central: 100-Year Coastal Flood Zones to Expand

Climate Central, Princeton, N.J., released an analysis of flooding along U.S. coasts, finding that in 25 years, 2.5 million Americans’ homes will be at risk of a severe coastal flood.

Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in March

Mortgage credit availability increased in March according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.

Quote of the Day

“Mortgage credit availability increased to its highest level since January 2023.”
–Joel Kan, MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist