March 2026

New technology products and enhancements typically go hand-in-hand with mortgage conferences, and this month’s ICE Experience 2026 in Las Vegas proved to be no exception. Processing Content Artificial intelligence took the spotlight, and on ushering in its own AI-backed voice and chat servicing agents, event host Intercontinental Exchange said they were among several future rollouts […]

Regional market data is reinforcing the same story playing out nationally: Housing demand is holding up across major metros, even as mortgage rates move closer to levels that have historically pressured activity. That national backdrop remains surprisingly firm. Weekly pending sales rose to 71,230, up from 68,726 a year ago, while purchase applications are still