Originations of non-QMs by Impac fell in the second quarter as the lender increased production of GSE refinances. However, officials at the nonbank stress that non-QMs remain an important part of Impac’s business.

Moody's proposes a new way of treating private MI for loans included in non-agency MBS; Angel Oak launches a pre-qualification tool; Sachem's earnings down in 2Q; more

Many applications for non-QMs don’t make it to closing due to documentation issues that could possibly have been easily addressed, according to an analysis by a due diligence provider.

The proposal to end the qualified mortgage patch available to loans eligible for sale to the GSEs could boost non-agency mortgage activity, though the devil is in the details as the plan plays out leading to early 2021.

Participants in the non-agency market are looking forward to expiration of the QM patch. However, industry groups and consumer advocates want the patch to be kept intact.

More than half of the dollar volume of mortgages securitized by the GSEs in 2018 was backed by noncore loans, according to a new analysis by Inside Nonconforming Markets.

Banks are increasingly using asset dissipation underwriting tactics that aren’t supported by prudent risk management practices, according to the OCC. The regulator issued a bulletin with some suggestions for banks.

Citadel posted record origination volume for the company in the second quarter, with help from products beyond the typical non-qualified mortgage offerings. Citadel also stands out by servicing its originations and largely avoiding contributing to non-agency MBS.

Redwood’s margins from non-agency mortgage activity declined in the second quarter and aren’t expected to increase much for the rest of the year, according to officials at the REIT. Redwood also has changed its MBS issuance strategy, putting seasoned mortgages into deals.