Originations of higher-priced mortgages slightly increased last year, with many loans produced by CDFIs and lenders who specialize in mobile and manufactured homes. (Includes two data charts.)

The asset management firm turned non-agency loan originator continued to build its direct-to-borrower and wholesale channels in the early months of 2023.

Velocity Financial reduced its production of business purpose loans for the second consecutive quarter but remained profitable in the early months of 2023.

Republic First Bank exits mortgage business; LoanNex’s non-QM marketplace comes to LendingPad; Former Athas Capital CEO to launch non-QM shop; new non-agency MBS; Maxex debuts program for alternative-doc loans.

Redwood envisions a strong year for its jumbo conduit businesses amid turmoil in the bank sector.

Players in the cryptocurrency-backed mortgage space still see optimism for the future even as the “crypto winter” moves into spring.

CPFB revises methodology for APOR; Fitch downgrades PacWest’s CRT; LendingOne taps ex-Sprout vice president for TPO business; DBRS adds new due diligence provider to “acceptable” list.

Rising interest rates are taking a toll on banks but they could also be creating more prospects in the near-term for bridge and fix-and-flip loans.

Banks are using their substantial balance sheet capacity to fight off challenges from nonbanks, according to analysts at the OCC.

Affluent borrowers seeking jumbo mortgages have high expectations in terms of customer service. Lenders looking to work with such borrowers should establish specialized standards, according to an industry analyst.