Jumbo Lending Looks Likely to Slow in 4Q October 25, 2024 James Dohnert The seasonal decline in purchase-mortgage originations and interest rate trends will likely prompt jumbo lending to slow in the fourth quarter.Read More
Broker Sees Opportunities in Self-Employed Products October 25, 2024 James Dohnert Despite the high rejection rate, Truss Financial believes self-employed borrowers can be less risky than those who are underwritten to W-2s.Read More
Backflip Plans to Build Out RTL Funding October 25, 2024 James Dohnert The lender completed a capital raise, with plans to originate more residential transition loans and potentially issue MBS.Read More
Digital Mortgage Exchange HomeLend Raises Funds October 25, 2024 James Dohnert HomeLend, which aims to increase liquidity in the mortgage market, completed a new investment round.Read More
News Briefs October 25, 2024 James Dohnert Click n’ Close expands shared appreciation mortgage product offering; and Kiavi promotes Tim Lawlor to the post of chief financial officer.Read More
Prime Growth Outpaces Expanded-Credit in Non-Agency MBS October 11, 2024 James Dohnert JPMorgan Chase remained the top issuer of non-agency MBS in the third quarter, increasing its issuance by 25.8%. (Includes data tables.)Read More
Maxex Expands Guidelines for Jumbos in Marketplace October 11, 2024 James Dohnert The move aims to bring Maxex’s jumbo program more in line with conventionally underwritten loans.Read More
Trump Proposal Would Impact ITIN Mortgages October 11, 2024 James Dohnert The former president has proposed banning mortgages for undocumented immigrants if elected to a second term. At this point, the loans are largely only available in the non-agency market.Read More
Core Product Share of GSE Business Increases in 3Q October 11, 2024 James Dohnert Noncore products include conforming jumbos, investor loans, cash-out refis and mortgages for second homes. (Includes data table.)Read More
Arc is the Latest Nonbank to Enter HELOC Market October 11, 2024 James Dohnert Arc’s new HELOC product is a fully digital offering that can lead to loan funding in less than five days.Read More