Flagstar Bank shot to the top of the list of originators of expanded-credit mortgages securitized in the second quarter of 2021, with two non-agency MBS stocked with GSE-eligible loans for investment properties. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

The standards generally mirror requirements the FHFA has established for servicing of mortgages backed by the GSEs. Implementation will be handled on a state-by-state basis. Read More

The real estate investment trust’s income from the aggregation of jumbo mortgages dropped while its business-purpose lending segment flourished. Margins on jumbos took a hit due to competition in the sector. Read More

The lender’s investment-property mortgage product offers a single rate to any borrower who qualifies based on income generated by the property. Read More

Chase was the most active player in the non-agency MBS market in late July, with deals involving jumbos, investment-property mortgages and a risk-sharing transaction. Read More

More than a year after volatility from the coronavirus disrupted operations for many non-QM lenders, new products are being launched and underwriting standards are being relaxed. Read More

Sales of homes to investors hit a record in the second quarter. Interestingly, the surge is happening as the GSEs cut back on investment-property loan acquisitions. Read More

Non-agency forbearance increases; Sachem inks $200 million repo line; review of risk-retention requirements extended; Angel Oak plans to expand its digital capabilities; Liquid Mortgage receives patent; Home Diversification Corp. for sale. Read More