Conventional-Conforming Share Declines in 2024 February 28, 2025 Brandon Ivey Government-insured lending and nonconforming mortgages took share from the conventional-conforming market in 2024.Read More
Short Takes: Cost of Rocket’s Rebrand / Figure Forms Joint Venture With Sixth Street / Pending Home Sales Decline / Losses Narrow at Blend February 28, 2025 Brandon Ivey The rebrand included an ad during the Super Bowl.Read More
Crypto Usage in Real Estate Could See Boost From Trump February 27, 2025 James Dohnert The Trump administration is taking a much more friendly stance on crypto than the Biden administration.Read More
NYMT Reports Losses in 4Q Amid Portfolio Restructuring February 21, 2025 James Dohnert NYMT has restructured its portfolio over the past two years to stop lending for multifamily properties and minimize funding of ground-up construction projects.Read More
Redwood Reports Losses for 4Q, Remains Bullish for 2025 February 14, 2025 James Dohnert The REIT expects that its bank relationships and innovative loan products will boost earnings in 2025.Read More
Onity Boosts Profits in 2024 February 13, 2025 James Dohnert Onity's profits nearly doubled in 2024 despite losses in the fourth quarter.Read More
Non-Agency MBS Issuance Takes Major Leap in 2024 February 12, 2025 James Dohnert Chase and UWM led the way as the top contributors to non-agency MBS issued in 2024.Read More
RTL Lenders Cautiously Optimistic Heading Into New Year February 12, 2025 James Dohnert Investor loan origination volume bucked seasonal trends in December, prompting optimism for 2025.Read More
Short Takes: Powell Raises Insurance Alarm Bells / Angel Oak Markets MBS / Kiavi Expands / House Dems Call for Answers on CFPB Funding Request February 12, 2025 James Dohnert The Federal Reserve chair said in 15 years there are likely to be regions in the country where you can't get homeowners insurance.Read More
Maryland Reg Causing Non-Agency Turmoil for Some February 10, 2025 James Dohnert Kroll said the new requirement could hurt secondary market buyers, who are largely seen as passive investors.Read More