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Feb 14, 2026 4:33 AM
— Online Security for Mortgage Platforms
Mortgage lead prices to rise as trigger lead ban disrupts lenders
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Feb 12, 2026 1:32 PM
— Online Security for Mortgage Websites
Taylor Morrison’s 2026 rebalance: romance over discounts
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Feb 12, 2026 9:25 AM
— Mortgage Delinquencies
MBA: Mortgage delinquency rate rises to 4.26% in Q4
The U.S. mortgage delinquency rate increased to 4.26% in Q4 2025, with FHA loans reaching 11.52%. Serious delinquencies and foreclosure rates also edged higher, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Feb 11, 2026 10:32 PM
— Housing Market
Foreclosure filings rise 32% year over year in January 2026
Foreclosure filings rose 32% year over year in January 2026, with 40,534 properties affected. Delaware, Nevada, and Florida had the highest rates among all states. Despite a decline from the previous month, foreclosure activity continued to climb annually.
Feb 11, 2026 1:31 PM
— Mortgage Servicing
Pennymac to acquire Cenlar, adding $740B in subservicing
Pennymac Financial Services Inc. is acquiring Cenlar Capital Corp., adding $740 billion in mortgage subservicing rights and 2 million loans to its portfolio. The all-cash transaction includes an upfront purchase price of $172.5 million and up to $85 million of contingent consideration payable over three years. This deal makes Pennymac the second-largest mortgage servicer in the U.S.
Feb 11, 2026 11:44 AM
— Mortgage Rates
January jobs data beats estimates, but mortgage rates barely budge
In January, 130,000 jobs were added, mainly in healthcare and social assistance, keeping unemployment at 4.3%. Mortgage rates rose slightly to 6.14%. Despite beating estimates, the number of jobs created was almost more than all of 2025. Bond yields initially rose but fell later in the day, leading to a small increase in mortgage rates.
Feb 11, 2026 7:32 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Mortgage applications dip 0.3% as FHA and ARM shares rise
Mortgage applications decreased by 0.3% for the week ending Feb. 6, with an increase in FHA and ARM loan shares. Refinance activity has gone up by 101% from a year ago.
Feb 10, 2026 10:39 PM
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January mortgage data shows refi volume up 50% as rates dip
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Feb 10, 2026 2:39 PM
— Housing Market
U.S. House votes to pass Housing for the 21st Century Act
The Housing for the 21st Century Act is a bipartisan legislation aimed at boosting housing supply, streamlining regulations, and modernizing federal programs to improve housing affordability. The bill received overwhelming support in the House and includes reforms to the HOME program, zoning frameworks, manufactured housing development, and more.
Feb 10, 2026 11:39 AM
— Online Security
Barry Habib, Logan Mohtashami say housing market set for pent-up demand surge
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Feb 9, 2026 9:31 AM
— Mortgage Rates
ICE: Mortgage affordability at four-year high after rates fell in January
ICE Mortgage Technology's February 2026 Mortgage Monitor report revealed that a drop in mortgage rates in early January allowed nearly 5 million borrowers to refinance, increasing housing affordability to a four-year high. The drop in rates also led to the highest level of negative equity since 2018 and the weakest home-price growth in over a decade.
Feb 7, 2026 9:32 AM
— VA Loan Fees
House scales back proposed VA mortgage fee hike
Congress amended a veterans benefits bill to avoid raising VA home purchase loan fees, instead increasing fees for refinances and loan assumptions. Disabled veterans remain exempt from new charges, and the changes address industry concerns about homeownership affordability.
Feb 6, 2026 9:39 AM
— Online Security
Where are we headed? Mortgage rates, land costs and builder margins in 2026
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Feb 5, 2026 9:39 AM
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How stable mortgage rates are affecting regional housing markets
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Feb 3, 2026 1:32 PM
— Housing Market
Are homebuilders really launching a ‘Trump Homes’ rent-to-own plan?
Despite reports of a large-scale federal rent-to-own program called 'Trump Homes' being developed by U.S. homebuilders, builders refute these claims and state that no such initiative is underway. Policy discussions have not produced a unified plan, and builders acknowledge the challenges of executing such a model at scale. White House receptiveness to this idea has been tepid, and there is no conc... more
Feb 3, 2026 12:40 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Spring housing market uncertain as mortgage rates remain flat
Mortgage rates have remained steady despite key economic and policy announcements in the past week, which could provide some relief for homebuyers and sellers as the spring housing market approaches.
Feb 3, 2026 7:32 AM
— Mortgage Security
LPT Realty parent company acquires Humaniz, Reside
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Feb 3, 2026 5:42 AM
— Housing Market
PulteGroup to divest ICG as factory costs challenge builders
PulteGroup plans to divest its Innovative Construction Group due to the challenge of fixed factory costs during volatile housing cycles. The move shows a shift towards supplier-driven innovation and a focus on core homebuilding operations, prioritizing the ability to shed costs and protect capital without impairing the operating system.
Feb 2, 2026 12:32 PM
— Housing Market
Builders FirstSource acquires Pleasant Valley Homes
Builders FirstSource acquired the assets of Pleasant Valley Homes, a modular home manufacturer, to expand its prefabricated offerings. The company plans to scale the model and offer high-quality, semi-custom modular plans to its homebuilder customers, aiming to address industry challenges like affordability and labor access. The building materials industry is experiencing consolidation, with big p... more
Feb 2, 2026 4:12 AM
— Mortgage Lending
High energy performance lowers mortgage costs for buyers
Factoring energy savings into mortgage underwriting can reduce debt-to-income ratios and improve affordability. Recent policy changes and studies show energy-efficient homes offer lower default risk and increased buying power compared to traditional underwriting. The Veterans Home Energy Savings Act allows for utility costs to be included in the underwriting process for VA loans. Incorporating ene... more
Feb 1, 2026 11:32 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Housing demand is still positive even with epic snowstorm
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Jan 31, 2026 4:34 AM
— Mortgage Rates
What does Warsh as Fed chair mean for mortgage rates?
Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler discusses Trump's pick of Kevin Warsh for the next Fed chair with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami and how it could impact mortgage rates.
Jan 29, 2026 7:32 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
What D.R. Horton’s strategy reveals now about new-home demand
The article discusses how D.R. Horton is adapting to high mortgage rates by focusing on affordability. They have reshaped their operating model to prioritize what monthly payments buyers can handle, offering smaller, more efficient homes and tailored financing options. Despite higher rates, D.R. Horton continues to expand its order backlog and stay profitable. The key takeaway is that builders nee... more
Jan 28, 2026 12:34 PM
— Housing Market
A blueprint for making housing more affordable
The U.S. housing market is facing a structural challenge of affordability due to a shortage of housing supply, rising non-interest costs, and regulatory barriers. Three key reforms are suggested to address this crisis, including updating the tax code, optimizing the GSE refinance framework, and scaling manufactured housing as a cost-effective alternative. These reforms aim to restore liquidity in ... more
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