February 2026

Mr. Cooper sued over $20 third-party reconveyance fees

Mr. Cooper is facing another complaint over its fees, from plaintiffs claiming over $15 million in damages.  Processing Content Two borrowers filed the class action lawsuit this week in Ohio, including parent company Rocket Mortgage as a defendant. The filing seeks relief for over 787,000 borrowers who paid off their mortgage in recent years, who […]

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Mortgage rate dip ignites refi boom in January

Taking advantage of falling interest rates, largely spurred by narrowing primary-secondary spreads resulting from a White House pronouncement, consumers stepped up rate lock activity, while lenders added products in January, separate reports noted. Processing Content On Jan. 8, Pres. Trump ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion of mortgage-backed securities. This came

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The hidden cost of vacant properties for mortgage lenders

When a borrower leaves a property, voluntarily or through foreclosure, the asset’s risk profile changes immediately. For housing financers and mortgage lenders, a vacant home is not simply a pause in revenue. It represents an active liability that requires aggressive management to prevent significant financial loss. Processing Content Understanding the specific risks associated with vacant

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