With mortgage activity poised for growth, lenders should fortify their operations to handle the anticipated volume increase with efficiency, speed and accuracy.
Mortgage rates have remained in the low- to mid-6% range through early 2026, well below the highs seen in late 2023 but far from the pandemic-era lows that fueled historic origination volume. Most forecasters expect rates to remain above 6% over the next few years.Â
Combined with stabilizing home prices and growing inventory, these conditions should support meaningful growth in mortgage volume — offering even more reason for correspondent lenders to ensure they have locked-down processes in place.
Concerning headwinds
Despite these encouraging indicators, warning signs are also on t...
