An uptick in securitization of jumbo and GSE-eligible loans helped increase total non-agency MBS issuance in the second quarter. (Includes data tables.)

The $2.5 billion cap for Freddie’s pilot program to buy closed-end seconds should limit impact on the non-agency secondary market. But industry players worry about the long-term risks if the pilot is successful.

Servicers must adjust their thinking on delinquencies, reserves and collections when the borrower is an investor rather than an occupant.

John Beacham, CEO of Toorak Capital Partners, said ratings on fix-and-flip securitizations are attracting more investor interest and prompting better pricing for issuers.

The business-purpose lender launched a broker channel and expects to expand its wholesale operations in the years to come.

One in 12 home sales in the first quarter of 2024 was a flipped home, but only one-third of flippers used financing.

EquiFi hires new leadership for mortgage division; Encompass Lending to use FICO Score 10T; LoanStream announces July pricing special; Change Lending appoints new CFO.

UWM more than tripled its nonconforming originations in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the first quarter of 2023. Brokers gained share from both the retail and correspondent channels. (Includes data table.)

Innovation and concerns are arising in the home equity lending space as home values increase.

The housing environment and new rating methodology have led to an improving securitization market for business purpose loans.