Mortgage & Economy

Q1 2026 origination costs averaged $11,898 while lenders earned $727, or 16 bps, in pre-tax production profit

Freddie Mac data puts 67% of origination cost in personnel, even after years of digital mortgage spend

Qualia’s 2026 survey reveals the scale of the threat and how firms are strengthening prevention, recovery and employee preparedness

The company is expanding its Flexible Advantage non-QM loan program with new guidelines

Court keeps some claims against Sanford and eXp Realty, trial now set for Oct. 19 after a Sept. 18 conference.

HouseValues leads will be delivered directly into Top Producer contact records

LO leaves NFM Lending for CCM to focus on underserved borrowers in the Southeast

Amended complaint ties StreetEasy delistings to higher NYC rents and broker fees, seeks class action status.

Minnesota AG secures nearly $1M in relief; Unlock is no longer offering HEAs there

Atlantic Avenue remained at No. 1 despite declining endorsement activity during the month