CoreLogic expects home equity lending to increase next year following a lull in HELOC originations this year.

Alternative-documentation and investor-property mortgage products are gaining interest, according to loan trading platform Maxex.

LoanNex reported an increase in non-QM pricing scenarios in October as borrowers are more willing to lock loans in the current interest rate environment.

The FHFA increased the baseline conforming loan limit by 5.6% for 2024, while new research finds increasing conforming loan limits impacts home prices and loan volumes.

In a tight lending environment, lenders report success from loan products for medical professionals.

LendSure’s reverse 1031 exchange with bridge loan program offers investors the chance to defer capital gains taxes when selling one investment property and buying another.

Regional banks with strong local branch networks can price their loans at higher interest rates compared to national lenders that securitize their originations, according to a new research paper.

Ellington Financial’s profits increased in the third quarter thanks to moves involving non-agency mortgages. Meanwhile, AG Mortgage Investment Trust took a loss in the quarter.

MFA Financial’s CEO said the third quarter of 2023 was its toughest since the Federal Reserve began its rate-hiking cycle 20 months ago.

Affluent homebuyers are choosing all-cash deals over mortgage financing to avoid the high-interest rate environment.