Expanded-credit securitization is heating up and prime non-agency MBS issuers are also active.

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.

Income remained level in the third quarter while the lender increased originations of business-purpose loans.

NP launches new jumbo program; Kiavi closes $275 million RTL securitization; Xome launches investment property market educational game; SunWest debuts DSCR loan product.

Activity in the sector is expected to pick in the coming months as DBRS is close to establishing criteria to rate securitizations of residential transition loans.