HousingWire recently introduced the HousingWire Mortgage Rankings, a new product that provides a data-driven view of mortgage origination activity in the U.S.
These rankings compare mortgage originators based on observed production, offering a standardized view of performance across different regions, loan types, and channels.
Unlike existing rankings that rely on voluntary submissions, the HousingWire Mortgage Rankings use recorded transaction data to measure production at scale.
Clayton Collins, CEO of HousingWire, emphasized that this ranking is based on real market activity, not submissions. It aims to provide a clear view of who is actually producing and growing in the mortgage industry.
Powered by data infrastructure from InGenius, the rankings analyze recorded mortgage transactions nationwide to capture a comprehensive view of production activity.
The partnership with InGenius aims to bring greater transparency to the mortgage market by publishing objective production data.
The methodology prioritizes consistency, scale, and objectivity to provide a transparent view of mortgage origination activity.
The HousingWire Mortgage Rankings are part of a broader performance intelligence platform in the housing industry and offer insights into production distribution, market share, and performance variations.
The rankings officially launched on March 31, 2026, with select data featured in The Wall Street Journal on April 10.
Methodology overview
The HousingWire Mortgage Rankings offer a comprehensive view of mortgage origination performance across the U.S. based on mortgage transactions recorded in official public records for the 2025 calendar year.
Using data infrastructure from InGenius, HousingWire aggregates and standardizes county-level mortgage recording data to create a unified dataset for analysis.
Proprietary data sources are also incorporated to enhance completeness and accuracy, with transactions attributed to individual loan originators using licensing records.
Ranking categories segment performance across various dimensions such as total volume, loan count, loan purpose, and loan program.
While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, the rankings are dependent on the availability and timing of publicly recorded data.
The result is a transparent benchmark grounded in verified transaction data.