A focus on marketing language, downpayment assistance programs and technology are key to reach mortgage-ready borrowers, according to lenders speaking at the MBA’s annual convention.

NMSI lost an appeal of a lawsuit brought by two former employees regarding compensation. The dispute centered on whether email correspondence was sufficient to modify an employment contract.

Given the increasing use of artificial intelligence and automation, mortgage underwriters should reexamine how they look for fraud threats, according to analysts at CoreLogic.

VantageScore expanded the borrower base; mortgage interest rates increased for seventh consecutive week; Blend tech offering for nonbanks; MISMO updates.

Most of the increase in bulk MSR transfers in the third quarter came from Mr. Cooper’s acquisition of Home Point Financial’s portfolio. But coissuance activity increased more than total agency MBS issuance. (Includes three data charts.)

The mortgage industry and housing policymakers have more work to do in developing home loan products targeted to helping close the racial homeownership gap, speakers at an Urban Institute conference said.

Maintaining internal policies and documenting employees’ work practices are vital to effectively managing the return-to-office transition, according to industry participants.

Delinquencies on securitized mortgages increased in all parts of the agency market during the third quarter. The increase was concentrated in early-stage delinquencies. (Includes data chart.)

While significantly fewer lenders have deployed AI technologies over the past five years, the share of lenders who are using the tech in a limited or trial basis has increased, a Fannie survey showed.

Increased screening during underwriting helped mortgage fraud risk decline 3.1% compared to last year, according to CoreLogic.