Change Mortgage’s unique approach to underwriting for underserved communities has earned the CDFI its first AAA-rated security.

The share of no- or sub-ratio loans in the DSCR space rose to 43.7% in the first quarter of 2023, according to DBRS. A ratio of less than 1.0 indicates monthly rent doesn’t fully cover loan payments.

Renewed calls for standardization come with potential challenges unique to the non-QM sector.

The lender’s lawsuit alleges that a former account executive took private broker information from the company’s database and broke the lender’s noncompete clause.

Maryland passed legislation with new standards for shared appreciation agreements as the niche sector continues to see strong demand from homebuyers.

Surge of non-agency MBS hits market; Redwood partners with Oaktree on business-purpose loans; A&D Mortgage launches second-mortgage product; former First Republic CEO appointed to lead Turkey’s central bank.

At a non-QM conference this week, leaders of non-QM operations detailed the importance of education for lenders looking to expand their book of business.

Gig economy workers offer a new type of self-employed borrower for lenders to approach, but they come with their own set of underwriting challenges.

Since the first quarter of 2022, the top 30 servicers of non-agency jumbo mortgages have grown their jumbo portfolios by 11.8%. (Includes data chart.)

Legislation in 12 states may impact the buying power of foreign nationals from seven countries.