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Inside Mortgage Finance

March 5, 2026

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Retail Channel Regains Some Share in 2025

The correspondent share of mortgage originations shrank in 2025, with retail picking up most of the slack. Both channels remained well ahead of the wholesale channel. (Includes six data tables.) Read More

Iran Conflict Stokes Inflation Fears, Spurs Rates Higher

Mortgage rates inched higher this week after the U.S. and Israel carried out attacks in Iran, sparking fears of higher energy costs. Read More

Rocket Putting an Emphasis on Wholesale Unit

Austin Niemiec, chief revenue officer at Rocket Mortgage, will now head the lender’s wholesale channel as it looks to expand partnerships with brokers. Read More

Non-QM Lenders Expect Continued Growth in 2026

Lenders that focus on non-qualified mortgages are optimistic that originations will continue to increase this year. Read More

Borrowers Turning to ARMs for Affordability Options

Lenders expect ARM originations to continue to rise even as interest rates have begun to decline. Read More

Tariffs Remain on Key Building Materials

The Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, but duties remain on raw building materials. Read More

Opendoor, Bed Bath & Beyond Eye Mortgage Lending

Opendoor said its mortgage platform took just 10 weeks to build and is currently in beta. Bed Bath & Beyond, on the other hand, plans to foray into mortgage lending through inorganic growth. Read More

Homeownership Remains Top of Mind for Americans

Across every demographic, Americans want to be homeowners, but there are numerous barriers to getting there, with rising inflation, mortgage rates, home prices and even increasing rents. Read More

Suit Alleging LoanCare Misapplied Mortgage Payments Revived

The lawsuit attracted amicus briefs from the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Consumer Law Center. Read More

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