For part of January, the average interest rate on locks for rate-term refis was below 6.0%.

During the fourth quarter of 2025, issuance of expanded-credit mortgage-backed securities declined on a quarterly basis for the first time in two years.

Lenders want to build long-term partnerships with originators ahead of an upcoming boost in production volume this year.

Annaly Capital Management’s net income increased by 20.7% on a quarterly basis in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The $628.3 million securitization of closed-end second liens will be the largest securitization of home equity loans from Chase in the post-2008 era.

An affiliate of Ellington Management Group is offering its first non-agency MBS with GSE-eligible mortgages.

The impairment rate on securitized non-qualified mortgages didn't recover in December after a spike in November that was thought to be tied to the month ending on a Sunday.

Growing acceptance of DSCR loans is helping drive improved lending flexibility.

Deephaven and Angel Oak Mortgage have begun marketing their first expanded-credit mortgage-backed securities of 2026.