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AI Cracked the Mortgage Verification System
Artificial Intelligence // July 10, 2026

Mortgage underwriting runs on documents. Payslips, bank statements and tax returns are the evidence that lenders verify before approving a loan. Generative artificial intelligence can now produce all three in formats that pass standard checks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Mortgage Underwriters Get an AI Agent Assist
Artificial Intelligence // May 22, 2026

A mortgage application used to mean waiting. At TD Bank, pre-adjudication averaged roughly 15 hours before a human underwriter could open the file. That window is now under three minutes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

FICO’s Mortgage Pricing Targeted in Senator’s Investigation
Consumer Finance // March 24, 2026

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley says he plans to investigate FICO’s mortgage pricing practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Low Mortgage Rates Fuel March Home Builder Optimism
Economy // March 16, 2026

Home builder sentiment inched up in March after one metric of mortgage rates dipped to its lowest level since August 2022, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said Monday (March 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Interviews & Exclusives
The Housing Market Hands More Decisions to AI

July 20, 2026
For most of the history of consumer credit, the loan decision sat with a human. That model is changing. This week in the Prompt Economy™ AI agents are now handling document review, credit scoring, risk assessment and borrower communication autonomously, compressing timelines and extending credit to borrowers that traditional systems could not reach. Get the […]

Mortgage Underwriters Get an AI Agent Assist

May 22, 2026
A mortgage application used to mean waiting. At TD Bank, pre-adjudication averaged roughly 15 hours before a human underwriter could open the file. That window is now under three minutes....

ARM’d and Dangerous: How Adjustable Rate Mortgages Are Bleeding Millions of Americans Dry

August 05, 2025
For millions of Americans, the biggest threat to their personal finances and spending routines isn’t tariffs. It’s their mortgages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Rising Mortgage Costs Push Affluent Families to the Financial Edge

August 04, 2025
For decades, homeownership has stood as the bedrock of the American dream — a symbol of prosperity, stability, and upward mobility. But for millions of U.S. households in 2025, that...

Quick Reads
FICO’s Mortgage Pricing Targeted in Senator’s Investigation

March 24, 2026
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley says he plans to investigate FICO’s mortgage pricing practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Low Mortgage Rates Fuel March Home Builder Optimism

March 16, 2026
Home builder sentiment inched up in March after one metric of mortgage rates dipped to its lowest level since August 2022, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said Monday...

LoanDepot Tech Investment Powers Highest Loan Volume Since 2022

March 10, 2026
LoanDepot increased both its loan origination volume and its market share during the fourth quarter and attributed the gains in part to its investment in technology. Get the Full Story...

Experian to Acquire AI-Powered Mortgage Shopping Platform Own Up

February 03, 2026
Experian plans to expand its presence in the mortgage industry by acquiring Own Up, an artificial intelligence-powered mortgage shopping platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...