Mortgage originators are divided on the marketing value of trigger leads. Even some who use them told National Mortgage News in industry research that they question the tactic’s impact. But regardless of where they stand, many expect to adjust their approach as rules for them are set to change on March 5. Processing Content The […]
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As part of the National Mortgage News ranking of Best Mortgage Companies to Work For in 2026, we celebrate in particular the home lenders with under 100 employees which are considered among their staffs the best mortgage company to work for in 2026. This ranking is a partnership between National Mortgage News and the Best
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Key Insight: Experts say even if regulators recalibrate capital standards, structural and competitive realities that did not exist before 2008 are the biggest drivers in their dwindling market share in mortgage origination and servicing. Nonbanks now dominate the sector, aided by leaner cost structures that are built for rate volatility — advantages that banks will
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The growing number of small property owners presents unique opportunities and challenges for lenders. Small landlords serve as a crucial segment of the real estate market, often managing fewer properties and relying on personalized strategies to operate efficiently. However, their smaller scale of operations can sometimes complicate loan evaluations. When evaluating small property owners, lenders
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Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. is entering the home insurance market, offering products at origination through a new partnership with The Baldwin Group. Processing Content The two companies announced the launch of the home lender’s new affiliated business Thursday, with Fairway utilizing embedded proprietary technology belonging to the insurance brokerage and advisory firm. The new business will
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Rocket Cos. ended what has been a monumental year for the company with significantly reduced fourth quarter earnings contributing to a loss for all of 2025. Processing Content GAAP net income of $68 million compared with a net loss of $124 million in the third quarter but net income of $649 million in the fourth
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Rocket Mortgage is partnering with Compass to share listings on Redfin, in a major deal which also includes pricing promotions. Processing Content The companies Thursday announced a 3-year partnership for Compass to share its “Coming Soon” and “Private Exclusive” listings to Redfin, which they said could bring over 500,000 more listings on Redfin. Rocket offerings
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Homebuyer affordability worsened in January for the first time in seven months, despite mortgage rates hitting a three-year low. Processing Content The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants rose from $2,025 in December to $2,070 last month, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Purchase Applications Payment Index. That’s on par with levels recorded
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Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank announced it is exiting mortgage lending, pointing to challenges facing small institutions and macroeconomic concerns behind its decision. Processing Content The community bank, based in Salem, Oregon, will formally end residential lending operations on March 31. Along with four full-service branches across the state, Willamette Valley also runs five designated home
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Mortgage rates for the 30-year fixed loan finally broke below the 6% mark this past week, Freddie Mac reported, as the spread with the 10-year Treasury got below 200 basis points. Processing Content However, the 15-year fixed rate mortgage rose by a relatively large 9 basis points from the week of Feb. 19. “For the
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