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Category: News and Trends
Industry Briefs, Aug. 12, 2025
Industry news from AnnieMac, Westcor Land Title Insurance Co., ICE, Argyle, LenderLogix, Optimal Blue, A&D Mortgage and Flyhomes.
Cotality Says Slower Home Price Growth Could Open Doors for More Buyers
U.S. home price growth remained below 2% in June, indicating a continued market slowdown, according to Cotality, Irvine, Calif.
MCT: Refinance Volume Exceeds Expectations in August
Mortgage Capital Trading, San Diego, said its Lock Volume Indices report showed modest decline in July. But refinance segments outperformed expectations despite continued uncertainty in the housing market.
MAA Quarterly Webinar Sept. 10
Continue your advocacy efforts following the Congressional Recess and join MBA’s Legislative and Political Affairs Team for updates during the next Mortgage Action Alliance Quarterly Webinar.
MBA Advocacy Update: Trigger Leads Bill Passes; End of Tri-Merge Mandate; GSEs Expand Housing Finance
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
LenderLogix: Borrower Activity Solid in Q2
LenderLogix, Buffalo, N.Y., released its Homebuyer Intelligence Report, finding that in the second quarter, pre-approval letters generated via LenderLogix’s software rose by 11.9% from Q1 and the average pre-approval loan amount increased to $367,305.
Time to Retire the Franken-Stack
LenderLogix CEO Patrick O’Brien says the “Franken-stack” is quietly draining time, patience and profit from lending operations in ways that are hard to ignore.
Chart of the Week: HELOC and Home Equity Loan Origination Volume by Known Borrower Usage
MBA recently completed its 2025 Home Equity Lending Study, tracking trends in origination and servicing for home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans.
Dealmaker: Peachtree Group Originates $42M for Acquisition, Repositioning of Atlanta Financial Center
Peachtree Group, Atlanta, originated a $42 million first mortgage loan to finance Banyan Street Capital’s acquisition and repositioning of the Atlanta Financial Center.