What Mortgage Lenders Need to Know About Vendor Risk in 2026

Survey data from financial services professionals reveals that the vendors powering mortgage operations carry more unmanaged risk than most lenders realize–and regulators are no longer the only ones demanding answers, Ncontracts’ Amanda Farnham writes.

Scott Roller: Must-See Home Equity Vendor Solutions

In their cyclical fashion, most lenders are dusting off some antiquated home equity programs, most having spent no energy to prepare for this market opportunity. Given the past few years of overflowing refi pipelines, that is not surprising. Why plant corn if the market price for soybeans is breaking records? Conversely, multiple vendors have set themselves up to help lenders and credit unions successfully market, process, service and trade home equity loans and HELOCs.

Scott Roller: Turning Vendor Management into a Profit Center

Author Robert H. Schuller is credited for the saying, “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” As the historic refinancing boom has ended and flips to a purchase market, lenders need to be thinking it is time to get tough.

Scott Roller: Turning Vendor Management into a Profit Center

Author Robert H. Schuller is credited for the saying, “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” As the historic refinancing boom has ended and flips to a purchase market, lenders need to be thinking it is time to get tough.

Scott Roller: Turning Vendor Management into a Profit Center

Author Robert H. Schuller is credited for the saying, “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” As the historic refinancing boom has ended and flips to a purchase market, lenders need to be thinking it is time to get tough.

Scott Roller: Turning Vendor Management into a Profit Center

Author Robert H. Schuller is credited for the saying, “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” As the historic refinancing boom has ended and flips to a purchase market, lenders need to be thinking it is time to get tough.

Scott Roller: Turning Vendor Management into a Profit Center

Author Robert H. Schuller is credited for the saying, “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” As the historic refinancing boom has ended and flips to a purchase market, lenders need to be thinking it is time to get tough.

Scott Roller: Turning Vendor Management into a Profit Center

Author Robert H. Schuller is credited for the saying, “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” As the historic refinancing boom has ended and flips to a purchase market, lenders need to be thinking it is time to get tough.