Even with elevated interest rates, some borrowers are opting for cash-out refinances to tap home equity.

Movement Mortgage is the first lender to announce that it will be using FICO Score 10-T for originating non-agency loans.

Acra Lending implements Tavant solution; Angel Oak Mortgage announces guideline enhancements; Fluent Mortgage expands East Coast footprint; ClearEdge Lending adds P&L underwriting to all non-QM programs.

Saluda Grade has ramped up its efforts in the home equity agreements space with new securitizations and lines of credit.

Former Civic Financial President William Tessar’s new business-purpose lending venture, CV3, is staffed by more than 150 employees from his former company.

Production of adjustable-rate mortgages increased by 25% from the first to the second quarter. However, the overall share of ARMs declined. (Includes data chart.)

After finding success in the agency space, lenders are testing buydowns in the non-QM market.

Acra Lending updates guidelines; DBRS ready to rate securitizations of residential transition loans; Moody’s reaffirms ratings for Redwood Trust; MISMO updates implementation guide for home equity eNotes.

Lenders of non-qualified mortgages are continuing to reduce expenses through increased use of technology and adjusting compensation of certain employees.

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.