Helped by its acquisition of First Republic Bank, JPMorgan Chase overtook Wells Fargo to have the largest first-lien portfolio among banks and thrifts in the second quarter. (Includes data chart.)

Lenders are considering alt-doc loans to drum up originations in a highly compressed market.

Saluda Grade has ramped up its efforts in the home equity agreements space with new securitizations and lines of credit.

New regulations around short-term rentals have put the squeeze on mortgages for second homes.

Former Civic Financial President William Tessar’s new business-purpose lending venture, CV3, is staffed by more than 150 employees from his former company.

New non-QM and jumbo securitizations hit the market; The Mortgage Calculator launches DSCR product.

Increased demand for internet capacity has seen firms turn to securitization to fund digital infrastructure projects.

Tighter margins and a seasonal slowdown in home buying are prompting lenders to consider an exit in the coming months.

High interest rates are helping demand for mortgage assumptions. A start-up is helping homebuyers connect with sellers that have low-interest-rate mortgages.

A FASB accounting standards proposal would streamline the methods used to calculate the value of acquired assets.