During a LoanNEX webinar, speakers discussed how increasing interest rates allow the non-agency market to step in, with investors driving demand.

Originations of adjustable-rate mortgages bounced back in the second quarter after a decline in the quarter prior. (Includes data table.)

Non-qualified mortgage cash-out refinances perform more than three times worse compared to agency cash-outs, according to a new analysis.

Ameritrust Mortgage sued a group of investors, brokers, appraisers and title companies for a fraud scheme that allegedly caused $14 million in harm to the lender.

In recent weeks many lenders increased their loan limits for conforming loans ahead of anticipated increases by FHFA.

Edgar Matthews & Co. hires non-agency analyst; Nada Holdings enters forward-flow purchase agreement; BSI Financial Services makes non-agency hire; Beeline launches bank statement platform; Friday Harbor adds support for investor loans.

Total first-lien mortgage holdings among banks and thrifts increased by 0.7% from the end of March to the end of June. During the first quarter, the depositories slightly reduced their mortgage holdings. (Includes data table.)

Carrington Mortgage Services said one of the changes included lowering the eligibility threshold for an alternative-documentation borrower to a FICO score of 550.

Industry experts suggest that mortgage lenders educate themselves on fraud red flags and ensure proper safety procedures are in place.

Mbanc started a private client lending platform to fill an overlooked part of the non-QM market.