The Mortgage Collaborative, San Diego, released results from its Pulse of the Network survey, finding that business growth and development and technology implementation and cost reduction are key themes for the industry.
Category: News and Trends
ATTOM: Home Prices Hit Record Highs in 2025, but Profit Margins Fall
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its Year-End U.S. Home Sales Report, finding that the national median sales price hit an all-time high of $360,000 last year.
Vertyx’s Ayo Opeyemi: Borrower Recapture Isn’t a Marketing Problem. It’s a Data Problem.
Vertyx Co-Founder Ayo Opeyemi says AI-powered insights allow servicing teams to engage as trusted advisors, proactively presenting options when they’re most relevant to the borrower’s financial goals.
Broeksmit: A Strong Start to 2026–And Strong Words Regarding Credit Reporting #MBAIMB26
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.–While many people relaxed in December, the Mortgage Bankers Association was on a tear–including tackling the important issue of credit scores and credit reporting–MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, said here at MBA’s Independent Mortgage Bankers conference.
ATTOM: Home Prices Hit Record Highs in 2025, but Profit Margins Fall
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its Year-End U.S. Home Sales Report, finding that the national median sales price hit an all-time high of $360,000 last year.
LendingTree: Median Planned Down Payment Up Sharply
LendingTree, Charlotte, N.C., released an analysis on current down payment trends, finding that the median planned down payment has increased sharply since 2021. Planned down payments now account for larger shares of loan amounts and borrowers’ incomes, too.
FOMC Maintains Target Range for Federal Funds Rate; MBA Economist Weighs In
As the market had anticipated, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee left the federal funds target range unchanged Wednesday at its January meeting.
To the Point With Bob: Why It’s Time for Competition for Credit Scores and Reports
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, says it’s time for competition for credit scores and reports.
Auction.com: Foreclosure Auction Volume Surges
Foreclosure auction volume surged in the fourth quarter, increasing 48% from a year before to the highest level since late 2020, according to Auction.com, Irvine, Calif.
VantageScore Reports Credit Scores Down in December
VantageScore, San Francisco, found that in December the average Vantage Score 4.0 credit score declined by one point to 700, indicating that consumer credit conditions are softening.