Another Strong Quarter for Non-Agency MBS Issuance November 8, 2024 James Dohnert Purchase-mortgage volume grew faster than refi activity in non-agency MBS issued during the third quarter. (Includes three data tables.)Read More
Redwood Profits Decline Slightly in 3Q November 8, 2024 James Dohnert Redwood Trust reported a slight dip in earnings from the second to the third quarter due to rate volatility among loans in its portfolio.Read More
Growing Demand for BPL Securitizations November 8, 2024 James Dohnert Aggregators saw increased investor demand for securitizations of business-purpose loans in the third quarter.Read More
MFA Shifts Lima One Strategy During Profitable Quarter November 8, 2024 James Dohnert The business-purpose lender is moving away from multifamily project lending to focus on single-family fix-and-flip loans.Read More
Burst of Non-Agency MBS Prior to Election Day November 8, 2024 James Dohnert Non-agency MBS issuance picked up prior to the election then paused for about a week. Redwood ended the lull.Read More
News Briefs November 8, 2024 James Dohnert Unison home equity sharing agreements now available in Oregon; Rain City issues $200 million RTL securitization; Visio Lending offers discount on short-term rental loans; eRESI raises new funding from insurance companies.Read More
Annaly Returns to Profitability in Third Quarter October 25, 2024 James Dohnert Annaly Capital Management increased its non-agency correspondent activity during the third quarter.Read More
Jumbo Lending Looks Likely to Slow in 4Q October 25, 2024 James Dohnert The seasonal decline in purchase-mortgage originations and interest rate trends will likely prompt jumbo lending to slow in the fourth quarter.Read More
Backflip Plans to Build Out RTL Funding October 25, 2024 James Dohnert The lender completed a capital raise, with plans to originate more residential transition loans and potentially issue MBS.Read More
Digital Mortgage Exchange HomeLend Raises Funds October 25, 2024 James Dohnert HomeLend, which aims to increase liquidity in the mortgage market, completed a new investment round.Read More