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

Originations of expanded-credit mortgages declined at a slower pace than total first-lien originations last year. Citi was the top ECM lender in 2023 even though its production was off 8.3% from a year ago. (Includes data table.)

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.

Home equity investments have seen considerable homeowner interest due to high interest rates, but industry participants said more investor support is needed to meet homeowner demand.

Premier Lending will use the new FICO 10 T scoring model for its nonconforming originations.

Finance of America to issue MBS backed by jumbo reverse mortgages; Aslan teams with Calque; 5th Street Capital licensed in Wyoming.

After reporting losses in its agency portfolio in the fourth quarter, Annaly plans to boost its non-agency loan volume.

The lender’s new wholesale lending program will be led by Thomas Yoon, who has more than 18 years of non-QM industry experience.

Legislation to increase transparency in the CDFI Fund comes following reported issues with fund staffing and the new CDFI certification application process.

Expanded-credit securitization is heating up and prime non-agency MBS issuers are also active.