Radian Closes Non-Agency Conduit, Scraps Sale Effort March 19, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Radian Group is in the process of closing its non-agency conduit rather than selling the unit.Read More
Redwood Trust Markets Non-Agency MBS of Doctor Loans March 16, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Mortgages for medical doctors are usually retained in bank portfolios.Read More
Ginnie MBS Withdrawals Hit Three-Year High in 4Q March 13, 2026 Emmeline Willey Some $87.67 billion of loans were removed from Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities during the fourth quarter of 2025, with about 87% of them representing borrower payoffs. (Includes two data tables.)Read More
FHA Borrowers Assuming Pandemic-Era Mortgages March 13, 2026 Emmeline Willey Some homebuyers are finding relief by assuming FHA mortgages that were originated during the pandemic.Read More
FHA to Allow Early Payments on Trial Loan Mods March 13, 2026 Emmeline Willey FHA issued a waiver last week allowing borrowers to make early payments under a trial payment plan.Read More
Around the Industry March 13, 2026 Emmeline Willey FHA resolves most Neighborhood Watch errors; MISMO publishes standard for FHA applications; former FHA commissioner joins VA lender’s advisory board.Read More
Non-Agency Interest Rates Rise Amid Volatility Due to Iran War March 13, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Market volatility and oil price shocks tied to the conflict in the Middle East are driving up interest rates on non-agency mortgages.Read More
Newfi Lending Open to Acquisitions, Partnerships March 13, 2026 Abby Zimmardi After rapid growth in 2025, Newfi Lending is looking to acquire lenders and establish partnerships.Read More
RTL Originations Flat While DSCR Volume Sees Growth March 13, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Originations of residential transition loans saw little growth at the start of this year, while debt service coverage ratio loan volume increased.Read More
Production Declines at Velocity in Fourth Quarter March 13, 2026 Abby Zimmardi The business-purpose lender’s origination volume was down 14.1% on a quarterly basis in the fourth quarter, though income increased by 37.1%.Read More