The Zacks Mortgage & Related Services industry is gaining momentum with declining mortgage rates. The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates three times in 2025 and a more easing expected this year. This will indirectly put more downward pressure on mortgage rates, thus leading to improving trends in purchase originations and refinancing volumes.With rising competition, mortgage servicers are likely to be under pressure as they are required to resort to price-cutting, leading to a reduction in sales margin. ...