Redwood Trust’s core operations were profitable in the third quarter, including record mortgage acquisitions. However, sales of legacy assets prompted a loss at the real estate investment trust.
The mortgage-banking division of Rithm Capital originated $1.0 billion of non-qualified mortgages in the third quarter, up 42.9% from the previous quarter.
A federal court vacated its prior decision on a case regarding regulation of home equity investment products, allowing a lower court’s decision to dismiss the case to stand.
Newfi Wholesale launches bank statement analysis offering; Columbia Threadneedle Investments partners with Long Run Partners to securitize non-agency mortgages.
Fitch Ratings revised its rating outlook for Select Portfolio Servicing from negative to stable, citing a new owner for the nonprime servicer and other factors.
A growing number of investors are asking loan sellers to complete pre-close eligibility for non-agency mortgages, according to the third-party review firm.