Ocwen to rebrand as Onity; Planet Home Lending adopts new FICO Score 10 T; insurance coverage a growing concern for real estate investors; NQM Funding loosens guidelines; Arch Mortgage Funding expands non-QM acquisitions.

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.

Ellington Financial, MFA Financial and AG Mortgage Investment Trust boosted net income in the fourth quarter and expect to see strong performance this year.

Velocity Financial said it benefited from less competition in its business-purpose lending niche.

Steadworth’s shared-equity agreement offering includes downpayment assistance for homebuyers.