Originations of non-agency jumbo mortgages declined by 18.2% on a quarterly basis in the first quarter of 2026. (Includes one data table.)

Two of the largest expanded-credit MBS seen thus far in 2026 hit the market recently, with investor demand remaining strong.

With more demand than supply, interest rates on DSCR mortgages are converging with agency rates.

The denial rate on jumbo mortgages fell to 12.1% in 2025, down from 13.0% in 2024. (Includes one data table.)

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners voted to reduce restrictions on mortgage investments by insurance companies, providing more incentives for the firms to buy non-agency assets.

A group of 30 major servicers handled an estimated $1.44 trillion of jumbo mortgages at the end of March, a 1.0% increase on a quarterly basis. (Includes one data table.)

Luxury home sale price growth outpaces non-luxury prices; Newfi Lending integrates income analysis tool with Prudent AI; Velocity Financial appoints new chief technology officer.

Although President Trump directed the GSEs to purchase an additional $200 billion in agency MBS, they do not appear to be on track to accomplish that by year end.

The 30+ day delinquency rate for the non-QM sector in April was 6.6%, up 20 basis points on a monthly basis.

A superior court decision centered on a bank-fintech partnership rejected the state’s argument regarding the “true lender,” providing protection for secondary market participants.