ARM Lending Declines in Fourth Quarter March 15, 2024 James Dohnert Originations of ARMs declined 20% in the fourth quarter. Still, ARM share of total originations ticked up in 2023. (Includes data table.)Read More
Velocity Boosts Originations, Income in Fourth Quarter March 15, 2024 James Dohnert Velocity Financial said it benefited from less competition in its business-purpose lending niche.Read More
Steadworth Fund Launches Unique Shared-Equity Product March 15, 2024 James Dohnert Steadworth’s shared-equity agreement offering includes downpayment assistance for homebuyers.Read More
Bridge Lending Grows Despite Higher Interest Rates March 15, 2024 James Dohnert Bridge loan originations picked up in the second half of 2023 even as interest rates increased.Read More
Redwood Gets Boost From Bank Partnerships March 1, 2024 James Dohnert Redwood reported $21 million in net income in the fourth quarter, bouncing back after posting a $31 million loss in the third quarter.Read More
FICO Score 10 T Gets Another Early Adopter March 1, 2024 James Dohnert Premier Lending will use the new FICO 10 T scoring model for its nonconforming originations.Read More
News Briefs March 1, 2024 James Dohnert Finance of America to issue MBS backed by jumbo reverse mortgages; Aslan teams with Calque; 5th Street Capital licensed in Wyoming.Read More
Summit Funding Makes Wholesale Non-QM Play February 16, 2024 James Dohnert The lender’s new wholesale lending program will be led by Thomas Yoon, who has more than 18 years of non-QM industry experience.Read More
Fix-and-Flip Industry Cautiously Optimistic About 2024 February 16, 2024 James Dohnert Falling interest rates are fueling optimism over growth in the fix-and-flip lending space this year, but competition from new homebuilders may dampen market expectations.Read More
Bank Statement Loans Can Provide New Options for Brokers February 16, 2024 James Dohnert A&D Mortgage highlighted the advantages of bank statement loan products during a recent webinar.Read More