February 2026

Fed’s Bowman says Basel proposal still on track for end of Q1

Key Insight: Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman is racing ahead to publish Basel III for commentary before the end of the first quarter. She’s previously highlighted that changes will be introduced to the framework to encourage bank participation in mortgages. Expert Quote: “I’ve said for a number of months now that we […]

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Recapture rate is up as loan performance splits: MBA Servicing

Rising refinance recapture and a widening split in borrower performance are redefining the servicing outlook, speakers at a Mortgage Bankers Association conference in Dallas said Wednesday. Processing Content The latter, which has stemmed from what’s been referred to as a K-shaped economy, is “a tale of a few stories or maybe substories,” Joel Kan, deputy

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Bank turns to nonbank to run mortgage production

At a time when government officials and politicians are grappling with finding ways to increase bank participation in mortgage lending, a Pennsylvania depository is teaming with a nonbank to deliver the function to its customers. Processing Content Firstrust Bank, based in Conshohocken outside Philadelphia, has entered a strategic partnership with MortgageCountry in nearby Blue Bell,

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