James Dohnert

Figure Ramping Up HELOC Securitization

June 6, 2023

Figure Lending's newest MBS will include recently originated first- and junior-lien home equity lines of credit with an unpaid principal balance of $205.4 million.

Short Takes: Waiting on a 5.5% Mortgage / Sideways Share Prices / Buying Ugly Ducklings / loanDepot’s House Cleaning / A Little M&A

June 5, 2023

Paul Muolo and James Dohnert

Flanagan and Carrillo have been active sellers of loanDepot stock the past few months, according to SEC records.

Non-QM Leaders Say Education is Key for New Business

June 2, 2023

James Dohnert

At a non-QM conference this week, leaders of non-QM operations detailed the importance of education for lenders looking to expand their book of business.

Gig Economy Could Provide Niche for Lenders

June 2, 2023

James Dohnert

Gig economy workers offer a new type of self-employed borrower for lenders to approach, but they come with their own set of underwriting challenges.

Nonprime Servicing Portfolios Grow in First Quarter

June 2, 2023

James Dohnert

A group of 20 nonprime servicing specialists increased their portfolio by 7.4% from the fourth quarter of 2022. (Includes data chart.)

Jumbo Servicing Portfolios Continue to Grow in 1Q

June 2, 2023

James Dohnert

Since the first quarter of 2022, the top 30 servicers of non-agency jumbo mortgages have grown their jumbo portfolios by 11.8%. (Includes data chart.)

New Legislation May Limit Foreign Nationals Buying Property

June 2, 2023

James Dohnert

Legislation in 12 states may impact the buying power of foreign nationals from seven countries.

‘Fractional’ Homeownership Paves New Path

June 2, 2023

James Dohnert

Ownify launched its fractional homeownership program in the Triangle area of North Carolina after raising $7 million in seed funding.

News Briefs

June 2, 2023

James Dohnert

Roc360 acquires BPL assets from Civic Financial Services; new non-agency MBS; non-agency MBS performing well; UWM launches new jumbo products; fractional home-equity provider.

To Boost Non-QM Lending, Educate Loan Originators

June 2, 2023

James Dohnert

“MLOs don’t want to touch non-QM if they don’t have to,” said Aaron Samples, the former CEO of First Guaranty Mortgage.

Articles by James Dohnert

Figure Ramping Up HELOC Securitization

Short Takes: Waiting on a 5.5% Mortgage / Sideways Share Prices / Buying Ugly Ducklings / loanDepot’s House Cleaning / A Little M&A

Non-QM Leaders Say Education is Key for New Business

Gig Economy Could Provide Niche for Lenders

Nonprime Servicing Portfolios Grow in First Quarter

Jumbo Servicing Portfolios Continue to Grow in 1Q

New Legislation May Limit Foreign Nationals Buying Property

‘Fractional’ Homeownership Paves New Path

News Briefs

To Boost Non-QM Lending, Educate Loan Originators

Latest Imf News

Rocket Takes Large Loss in 3Q Tied to MSR Values

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Featured Data

ARMs, IO Loans Help Boost ECM Securitizations in 3Q

Delinquencies Rise Across Ginnie Servicing in 3Q

CMBS Issuance Up Again in 3Q24 as Multifamily Surges

Large Nonbank Servicers Gain Share in Third Quarter

Featured Reports

Top Mortgage Players: 2Q24 (PDF)

Mortgage Profitability Report 2Q24 (PDF)

Agency Channel Analysis: 3Q24 (PDF)

IMF Mortgage Directory: Full interactive database

Featured Poll

The mortgage industry has been shedding jobs for a while now, but some lenders — particularly ones that focus on non-QMs — are talking about staffing up in anticipation of increased originations. Is your shop planning to hire this year?