A recent victory in court for Sharestates could lead to increased originator protections in the business purpose lending market.

Nonbank lenders are offering new HELOC options for homeowners who are self-employed or are looking to tap equity in their investor and second-home properties.

RCN Capital’s new tri-merge soft credit pull allows investors to qualify for a loan without negatively impacting their credit score.

A total of 11 new MBS hit the market in the past two weeks. Chase accounted for four of the deals, with two jumbo offerings, an investment property loan securitization in partnership with Visio-Beach Point Mortgage Trust and a securitization of closed-end second liens.

A challenging market for fix-and-flip homes has led more investors to seek financing on their projects.

Calque adds new partner for Buy Before You Sell program; Angel Oak Mortgage REIT loses board member; A&D Mortgage licensed in Vermont.

Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, which aggregates non-QMs, returned to the black in 2023 after overhauling its strategy in late 2022.

Carrington promotes CFO to CEO; FHLB of San Francisco approves Change Lending for membership.

Insurance companies and European investors have shown a growing interest in MBS backed by expanded-credit mortgages. However, there is not enough supply to meet demand.

New benchmarks point to improved underwriting standards compared with collateral in non-agency MBS prior to the financial crisis of 2008.