"May 22, 2026" Archives

As part of HousingWire’s Editor’s Choice awards spotlight series, we’re spotlighting past Women of Influence honorees whose careers, leadership and insights continue to influence the industry. This series offers a closer look at the experiences and decisions that have shaped their paths. HousingWire spoke with Sara Holtz, chief marketing officer at Optimal Blue, about leadership, navigating change and…

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) reported that the title insurance industry generated $18.5 billion in title insurance premiums during 2025, marking a 13.8% increase compared to 2024, according to the organization’s latest Market Share Analysis. The industry also posted a strong fourth quarter, with title premium volume increasing 14.5% year-over-year as mortgage originations improved…

Raena Pinchuk has joined CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) as sales manager for the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and broader Pacific Northwest markets, the company announced on Thursday. Pinchuk moves to CCM with more than 15 years of mortgage industry experience at companies including loanDepot and Wells Fargo. In 2025, Pinchuk produced a volume of $93.30 million across…

More than 82,000 Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed mortgages originated in 2023 – about 17% of the total – carry at least one small subordinate lien, layering roughly $880 million of additional obligations on borrowers who already entered homeownership with thinner financial cushions, according to a new Benutech analysis. Benutech attributes most of the liens to…