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.

CFPB increases threshold to determine whether higher-priced mortgage loans are subject to special appraisal requirements; LoanStream licensed in Alaska; Upstart launches HELOC product; Valley National Bank launches HELOC for LMI borrowers.

Despite reporting a loss in the third quarter, Annaly Capital Management saw gains in its non-agency correspondent business.

Change has ensured its CDFI status through 2025 following an agreement with the CDFI Fund.

Stephen Thomas, a former FHLB Chicago official with more than 30 years of experience in affordable housing and diversity and inclusion initiatives, has launched FutureWave Finance.

Income remained level in the third quarter while the lender increased originations of business-purpose loans.

Unison offers its first HEA securitization; NP rebrands; Finance of America launches new reverse-mortgage product; Sherman Bridge debuts investment-property lender marketplace; Arc Home appoints new president and future CEO; UWM expands DSCR eligibility requirements.

The company’s buy-before-you-sell product will initially be offered through the wholesale channel.