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August 30, 2024

loanDepot introduces first-lien HELOC; MFA promotes co-chief investment officer; Calque expands buy-before-you-sell product suite.

MFA Receives Boost in 2Q From MBS Issuance

August 16, 2024

James Dohnert

The real estate investment trust increased its profits in the second quarter with help from new non-agency securitizations.

Profits Decline at AG Mortgage Trust in 2Q

August 16, 2024

James Dohnert

The sale of agency-eligible loans into non-agency MBS helped AG Mortgage stay in the black heading into the third quarter.

Velocity’s Profits Shrink in Second Quarter

August 16, 2024

James Dohnert

While profits at the business-purpose lender declined in the second quarter, executives at the nonbank are optimistic about growth.

Redwood’s Profits Fall in Second Quarter, Bank Partnerships Grow

August 2, 2024

James Dohnert

Redwood Trust’s profits declined from the first to the second quarter, while loan locks and funding reached new highs.

Rithm Gets Origination Boost From Non-Agency

August 2, 2024

James Dohnert

Non-QM, home equity originations and business-purpose loans from Newrez and Genesis Capital helped Rithm in the second quarter.

Positive Outlook for Acra, Non-QM Lender Profitable

August 2, 2024

James Dohnert

Morningstar DBRS upgraded the outlook for its mortgage originator ranking of non-QM lender Acra Lending after a review that found the company has remained profitable for the last three years.

In Defense of DTI for Underwriting Purposes

July 26, 2024

Dennis Hollier

New research shows that, contrary to some critics, debt-to-income ratios are an effective predictor of a borrower’s ability to repay.

A&D Mortgage Reintroduces Low-DSCR Product

July 19, 2024

James Dohnert

The product allows for debt service coverage ratio below 0.75, while many DSCR lenders require a ratio of at least 1.0.

Faes & Co Scores Funding From U.K. Investment Manager

July 19, 2024

James Dohnert

The funding will go toward Faes & Co.’s F2 Finance, a fix-and-flip lender based in the U.S.

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News Briefs

MFA Receives Boost in 2Q From MBS Issuance

Profits Decline at AG Mortgage Trust in 2Q

Velocity’s Profits Shrink in Second Quarter

Redwood’s Profits Fall in Second Quarter, Bank Partnerships Grow

Rithm Gets Origination Boost From Non-Agency

Positive Outlook for Acra, Non-QM Lender Profitable

In Defense of DTI for Underwriting Purposes

A&D Mortgage Reintroduces Low-DSCR Product

Faes & Co Scores Funding From U.K. Investment Manager

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