Rising Home Prices May Impact Jumbo Market August 25, 2023 James Dohnert The jumbo mortgage sector is evolving as the cost of higher-priced homes has continued to grow exponentially.Read More
Chase Sources DSCR Loans From Blackstone for MBS August 25, 2023 James Dohnert Chase teamed with Blackstone for a $308.1 million non-agency MBS backed by mortgages for investor properties.Read More
Altisource’s Non-Agency Business Under Review August 25, 2023 James Dohnert Altisource Asset Management is considering changes to its non-agency origination business as losses pile up. Alternatives under consideration include a sharp pivot to electric vehicle charging.Read More
Fix-and-Flip Lender Highlights Inclusive Lending Practices August 25, 2023 James Dohnert A new report from fix-and-flip lender Backflip details how its loans can help create more equitable lending practices.Read More
News Briefs August 25, 2023 James Dohnert A slew of non-agency MBS hit the market; Roc360 forms a real estate investment trust; Deephaven Mortgage launches second mortgage product.Read More
MFA Posts Loss in 2Q Due to Portfolio Markdown August 11, 2023 James Dohnert MFA Financial reported a loss in the second quarter of 2023 even though the REIT saw strong growth in business-purpose lending.Read More
AGMIT Profit Shrinks in 2Q; REIT Set to Acquire WAMC August 11, 2023 James Dohnert On completion of the merger, AGMIT and WAMC will have a combined investment portfolio of $5.7 billion, largely made up of non-agency mortgages.Read More
Velocity Sees Loan Portfolio Growth as Banks Pull Back August 11, 2023 James Dohnert Velocity Financial increased loan production in the second quarter as demand for business-purpose loans spiked.Read More
Angel Oak REIT to Ramp Up Securitizations After 2Q Losses August 11, 2023 James Dohnert Following a brief pause on acquiring new loans, the REIT affiliated with Angel Oak Companies plans to increase its securitization output.Read More
NPLA Launches Private Lending Glossary August 11, 2023 James Dohnert The glossary is aimed at standardizing the terms and definitions used in the private lending ecosystem.Read More