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February 26, 2026

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Bank Servicing for Others Declines to Level Seen in 2006

Banks had $2.82 trillion of servicing for others at the end of 2025, down 0.6% from the end of September. Read More

UWM’s Stock Price Falters After Strong 4Q Earnings

United Wholesale Mortgage’s share price declined by nearly 9% Wednesday. Read More

Homebuilder Hovnanian Sees Shift in Incentive Usage

Incentives offered by Hovnanian Enterprises for home purchases appear to be levelling off. Read More

Oregon-Based Bank to Stop Offering Mortgages

Ryan Dempster, president and CEO of Willamette Valley Bank, cited competition and elevated interest rates as factors that drove the bank away from mortgage lending. Read More

Short Takes: Delinquencies Decline / Affordability Measure Declines for First Time in 7 Months / Fairway to Launch Insurance Agency / Income Rises at Cherry Hill

The total delinquency rate declined by 3 basis points on a monthly basis to 3.65% as of the end of January, according to Intercontinental Exchange. Read More