February 20, 2026By John BancroftRefis Push Primary MI Volume Up in Fourth QuarterPrivate MIs and the two major government programs provided primary coverage on $74.80 billion of refinance loans, more than double the volume in the third quarter.
February 9, 2026By James DohnertMortgage Fraud Risk Grew Slightly in 4QThe Cotality National Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Index was up 1.5% from the fourth quarter of 2024.
February 2, 2026By James DohnertShort Takes: Provident Expected to Issue MBS of Agency-Eligible Loans / Selene Kicks Off Borrower Assistance Program / NewRez to Move to New Servicing OS / Novacore to Buy Insurance AgencyThe Provident deal contains loans mostly made to prime credit borrowers.
December 4, 2025By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Minimal Marketing From Lenders / Neutral Outlook for Private MI / Pennymac Waiving Credit Report Fee in Wholesale / Pending Home Sales Decline