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Mortgage Credit Tightens in September as Lenders Pull Back on Cash-Out and Investor Loans

Mortgage Credit Tightens in September as Lenders Pull Back on Cash-Out and Investor Loans

by John G. Stevens | Oct 8, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, U.S. Housing Market

Mortgage lenders modestly tightened credit offerings in September, pulling back on some cash-out refinance and investor programs while leaving government-backed credit availability unchanged, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Mortgage Credit...
New ICE Fraud Monitor Aims to Reduce Risk in Underwriting

New ICE Fraud Monitor Aims to Reduce Risk in Underwriting

by Phil Hall | Jun 1, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE: ICE) has rolled out ICE Fraud Monitor, a mortgage fraud and property research solution designed to help lenders reduce risk and expedite underwriting. According to the company, the new tool is integrated directly with Encompass,...
CondoTek and MGIC Unveil Condo Compliance Solution

CondoTek and MGIC Unveil Condo Compliance Solution

by Phil Hall | Nov 3, 2023 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Agent Tools, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The technology and information firm CondoTek has teamed with Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. (MGIC) to create a condominium compliance solution available through CondoTek’s platform. According to the companies, CondoTek’s Condo Project Warrant (CPW) will now...

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