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Decoding Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty: Key Insights from J.D. Power’s Latest Mortgage Studies: Jan. 21
Click here for more About the Event This webinar examines critical findings from J.D. Power’s latest mortgage origination and servicing studies, revealing why traditional customer acquisition and retention strategies are …
Fed Inches Toward Neutral, Leaving Mortgage Rate Path in Focus
MPA, Jan. 5, 2025-Liezel OnceThe Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting campaign in late 2025 and early 2026 appears to be nearing a pause, with two regional presidents signaling that borrowing costs might …
MI, Title Firms Positioned Well for 2026’s Challenges: Fitch
National Mortgage News, Jan. 2, 2026-Brad FinkelsteinThe nation’s private mortgage insurers are adequately capitalized to deal with the housing market’s challenges during 2026, so on balance they have a neutral …
HUD Tightens Rules for FHA Appraiser Roster
HousingWire, Jan. 2, 2026-Jonathan DelozierThe Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance that clarifies how appraisers are added to, maintained on and removed from the FHA Appraiser …
U.S. Mortgage Delinquencies Jump to Highest Level in Four Years
Mortgage Professional America, Dec. 23, 2025-Liezel OnceICE data showed a sharp November spike that analysts largely blamed on timingClick here for more
Insurance Rates Should Fall Next Year. Hopefully Not Too Much.
Wall Street Journal, Dec. 19, 2025-Telis DemosThe U.S. avoided a major hurricane this year, but insurers should still be wary of elevated future lossesClick here for more (subscription)
Foreclosures Starts, Re-defaults Inch Up at Banks: OCC
National Mortgage News, Dec. 16, 2025-Bonnie SinnockNewly initiated foreclosure actions at banks have risen on a consecutive-quarter basis but the overall performance of financial institutions’ home loans has remained resilient …
DSCR Mortgages Are Grabbing the Spotlight. They’ll Gain Speed in 2026
HousingWire, Dec. 22, 2025-Sarah WolakDemand for debt-service-coverage ratio (DSCR) loans grew in 2025 as tight housing inventory and a rising share of nontraditional wage earners pushed more borrowers toward alternative …
Renovated Homes Are Still a Draw, but the Edge Is Fading
HousingWire, Dec. 18, 2025-Jonathan DelozierRenovated homes continue to attract more online interest and sell faster than other older properties — but their long-standing fix-and-flip advantage has narrowed sharply as higher …