Vertyx adds AI-powered retention tools to the service platform

According to the company, the tool uses a “proprietary mix” of indicators to flag mortgages within a servicing portfolio that may require attention. Servicing and retention teams can use these signals to conduct outreach campaigns through borrower touchpoints such as online portals and monthly statements. The company said the platform tracks engagement at the offering […]

Down payment programs will reach a high of 2,600 in the fourth quarter of 2025

Down payment assistance programs continue to play a role in expanding access to homeownership, offering an average benefit of approximately $18,000. DPR said the level of assistance reduces a homebuyer’s loan-to-value ratio by approximately 8.8%, improving borrower qualifications and overall loan profiles. Many programs also cover closing costs, prepayment fees, mortgage interest rate buydowns, and […]

Ginnie Mae reports 7% growth in MBS issuance through 2025

Borrowers include first-time homebuyers, veterans, seniors and residents of urban, rural and tribal communities. Total MBS issuance for fiscal 2025 was $526.4 billion, driving a 7.2% year-over-year increase in Ginnie Mae’s outstanding portfolio. According to the report, the portfolio grew by $190.9 billion to more than $2.8 trillion at the end of September. “Continued strong […]

Realtors: Fair housing embedded in duties amid federal changes

Many real estate agents say day-to-day practices are unlikely to change dramatically because professional organizations and state regulators already impose strict fair housing requirements. Debbie Drummond, head of The Debbie Drummond Real Estate Team at Simply Vegashas been in Las Vegas since 2003. She notes that fair housing compliance remains embedded in routine practice. “I […]