Mortgage applications decreased 5.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 14, 2025.
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Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a pre-tax net production profit of $1,201 on each loan they originated in the third quarter of 2025, compared to a net production profit of $950 per loan in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) newly released Quarterly Mortgage Bankers Performance Report.
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Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners, the largest Real Estate franchise in the state of Georgia announced an exclusive strategic partnership with Southeast Mortgage of Georgia, Inc. (Southeast Mortgage), the largest non-bank mortgage lender in the state. Through this alliance, Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners and Southeast Mortgage will empower AI technology and class-leading service to consolidate the buyer and seller process into one seamless experience eliminating common pain points in the current buyer or seller journey to create a more connected real estate transaction.
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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for October 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 2.6 percent compared from a year ago. Compared to September 2025, applications decreased by 1 percent. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns.
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As lenders continue to navigate a shifting housing market marked by volatility, margin pressure and rapid technological change, The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) is doubling down on what it believes is the industry’s greatest strength: connection.
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Atlantic Coast Mortgage, LLC (“ACM”), an independent mortgage lender licensed in 40 states, announced its acquisition of Tidewater Mortgage Services, Inc. (“TMS”), a Coastal Virginia based mortgage lender serving the Mid‑Atlantic and Southeast. The transaction will combine ACM’s innovative, client-focused lending model and broad product suite with TMS’s strong reputation for excellent customer service and community engagement.
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MISMO is seeking public comment on a MISMO dataset mapping for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Addendum to the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA). The 30-day public comment period that will run through December 13, 2025.
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Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, has launched Loan Hub for lenders seeking an optimized loan team experience. The Loan Hub gives loan officers, LO assistants and processors a modern, intuitive workspace to manage their pipelines, collaborate with borrowers and complete key tasks without toggling between systems.
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NewDay USA launched the Admiral Certification program, a first-of-its-kind national credential for real estate agents who serve Veterans and Service Members looking to buy a home.
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