Fitch Lowers Housing Forecasts June 29, 2026 James Dohnert The rating agency still expects home prices to rise this year but at a slower pace than in 2025.Read More
Short Takes: Homeowners Overpaying for Mortgage / House Hunters Looking to Relocate / reAlpha Launches Flat-Fee LO Comp Model / Truss Offers HELOC for Self-Employed Borrowers June 29, 2026 James Dohnert Borrowers aren't shopping for the best rate.Read More
AI Starting to Find Footing in Non-QM Originations June 26, 2026 James Dohnert Non-QM underwriting was once a hands-on process, but lenders are increasingly testing the use of AI.Read More
Non-QM MBS Seen as Alternative to More Volatile Securities June 25, 2026 James Dohnert Investors see expanded-credit MBS as a safer bet than consumer ABS and CLO deals.Read More
Non-QM Investors Demand Consistency With Underwriting June 25, 2026 James Dohnert Investors are looking for consistency from non-QM lenders as concerns about expanding credit boxes mount.Read More
Two Harbors Delays CrossCountry Vote Again June 25, 2026 James Dohnert The delay to July 2 is the fourth time a shareholder vote on CrossCountry’s bid for Two Harbors has been pushed back.Read More
Two Harbors Again Extends Shareholder Vote for CCM Acquisition June 24, 2026 James Dohnert Another vote delay adds more uncertainty to the proposed merger between CrossCountry Mortgage and Two Harbor Investments.Read More
Two Harbors to Move Forward With Merger Vote June 22, 2026 James Dohnert Ahead of a shareholder vote, the Two Harbors board of directors has reaffirmed its positive stance on CrossCountry's proposed merger.Read More
Refi Opportunities Available Despite Rate Uncertainty June 22, 2026 James Dohnert One-third of homeowners say they are currently refinancing or likely to refinance within the next two years.Read More
Short Takes: Agency MSRs on Offer / KBRA Rates Planet Financial / Housing Payments Hit One-Year High / Seller Concessions Up June 22, 2026 James Dohnert The portfolio, with a $555 million unpaid principal balance, is being sold by an unidentified nonbank.Read More