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ATTOM released its Year-End 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions — were reported on 367,460 U.S. properties in 2025, up 14 percent from 2024 and up 3 percent from 2023 but down 25 percent from 2019, before pandemic-related disruptions altered housing market dynamics. Foreclosure filings in 2025 were also down 87 percent from a peak of nearly 2.9 million in 2010.

Government Affairs In The News

CHLA Expresses Concerns About Single Bureau Credit Pulls

January 15, 2026 PROGRESS In Lending

The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) released an Addendum to their 2024 White Paper on Mortgage Credit Score Markets and Pricing that expresses concerns about proposals to create a single credit bureau pull model.

Applications In The News

Mortgage Applications Increased 28.5 Percent From One Week Earlier

January 14, 2026 PROGRESS In Lending

Mortgage applications increased 28.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 9, 2026. Last week’s results included an adjustment for the New Year’s Day holiday.

Expansion In The News

Gershman Mortgage Introduces Home Financing Program For Doctors And Advanced Medical Professionals

January 14, 2026 PROGRESS In Lending

Gershman Mortgage, an independent mortgage lender with a strong track record of timely closings, is now offering mortgages for doctors and advanced medical professionals to better serve this essential workforce.

Commercial & Multifamily In The News

Commercial And Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased In Q3 Of 2025

January 13, 2026 PROGRESS In Lending

The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $53.4 billion (1.1 percent) in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding quarterly report.

Expansion In The News

WFG Key Is Now Available To RE Agents Through WFG National Title Insurance

January 13, 2026 PROGRESS In Lending

WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG), a Williston Financial Group company, announced that WFG Key is now available to the company’s real estate agent clients, delivering a powerful new way to bring financial clarity, confidence, transparency, and accessibility to buyer and seller conversations.

Execs On The Move In The News

Stewart Names Matt Orlando President Of Informative Research

January 12, 2026 PROGRESS In Lending

Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC) announced that Matt Orlando has been named President of Informative Research (IR), a provider of credit, consumer, and real estate data and technology services.

Government Affairs In The News

CHLA Writes House Veterans Affairs Committee To Oppose Proposed VA Mortgage Fee Hikes

January 12, 2026 PROGRESS In Lending

The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) sent a letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee, on the eve of a committee markup of H.R. 6047 – opposing proposed VA mortgage fee hikes proposed in the bill as an offset to fund other veterans benefits.

Awards In The News Industry Humanitarian Award

We Are Looking To Honor Industry Humanitarians

January 11, 2026 PROGRESS In Lending

Our space is filled with executives and companies that are trying every day to benefit the industry and the world. These individuals and companies are industry humanitarians and they deserve this award. APPLY TODAY TO GET THIS HONOR.