Fannie Mae Publishes Results of Latest Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey

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Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has released its latest Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey® (MLSS), revealing key insights about eMortgage technology adoption and lenders' business priorities for 2025. The survey found that while only 22% of lenders currently use eNotes, the majority plan to implement them within the next two years.

The survey also highlighted a shift in business priorities, with lenders now focusing on business process streamlining, cost reduction, and consumer-facing technology. These priorities have replaced talent management and leadership, which was the top priority in 2024.

Lenders Shared Thoughts on eMortgage Adoption and Business Priorities

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) today published the results of its latest Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey^® (MLSS) on lenders' experiences with eMortgage technology, including challenges to date and adoption plans, and their business priorities for 2025. While most lenders expressed familiarity with eNotes, only 22 percent of survey respondents currently use them; however, a majority expect to incorporate them into their mortgage production in the next two years. Lenders cited business process streamlining, cost-cutting, and consumer-facing technology as the top business priorities for the year, supplanting talent management and leadership, which ranked first in 2024.

For more information on the survey results, access the research deck, or learn more about eNotes by visiting our eMortgage webpage.

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FAQ

What percentage of lenders currently use eNotes according to Fannie Mae's 2025 survey?

According to Fannie Mae's latest survey, 22% of lenders currently use eNotes in their mortgage operations.

What are the top business priorities for mortgage lenders in 2025?

The top business priorities for mortgage lenders in 2025 are business process streamlining, cost-cutting, and consumer-facing technology.

How many lenders plan to adopt eNotes in the next two years?

The survey indicates that a majority of lenders expect to incorporate eNotes into their mortgage production within the next two years.

What was the top business priority for mortgage lenders in 2024?

In 2024, talent management and leadership was the top business priority for mortgage lenders.