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Articles by James Dohnert

Mortgage M&A Activity Expected to Rise in 2026

January 8, 2026
James Dohnert
Mergers and acquisitions involving small- and medium-sized mortgage companies are expected to rise as large lenders look to scale operations during a more stable mortgage production environment.
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Insurance Costs a Growing Concern for Homeowners in 2026

January 5, 2026
James Dohnert
Some 70% of homeowners surveyed by Kin said insurance costs weigh more heavily on them than they did five years ago.
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Sellers Pulling Back as Price Growth Flattens

January 5, 2026
James Dohnert
Sellers are reluctant to give up their low-interest rates and are deciding to wait to list their home until the market improves.
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Short Takes: Annaly Kicks Off 2026 With Non-QM MBS / First Federal Acquires Fidelity’s Mortgage Group / Pinnacle, Synovus Complete Merger / MBA Hires New CFO

January 5, 2026
James Dohnert
Annaly markets its first non-QM MBS of 2026; First Federal to acquire Fidelity Bank's NOLA Lending Group affiliate; Pinnacle completes acquisition of Synovous; MBA has a new CFO.
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ABS Issuance Expected to Hit Another Post-Crisis High

January 2, 2026
James Dohnert
Kroll Bond Rating Agency expects new ABS issuance volume to increase by 5% from 2025 to 2026.
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Redaptive Closes First ABS Backed by EaaS Contracts

January 2, 2026
James Dohnert
The $216.0 million securitization is backed by energy-as-a-service contracts. The ABS is supported by 1,445 leases to customers primarily from the health care, industrial and consumer staples industries.
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Two Harbors Deal to Help Drive UWM’s Servicing Strategy

January 2, 2026
James Dohnert
Kroll Bond Rating Agency said United Wholesale Mortgage’s acquisition of Two Harbors will expedite UWM’s move to in-house servicing.
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Homebuilders Push Incentives Amid Affordability Challenges

January 2, 2026
James Dohnert
Homebuilders used price reductions and buydowns to drive sales and pull buyers off the sidelines in 2025.
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Home Insurance Cost Increases Slow in 2025

January 2, 2026
James Dohnert
Home insurance premiums are rising at a slower pace, but affordability challenges still remain an issue for homebuyers.
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Homebuyers Reached Downpayment Goals Faster in 2025

December 30, 2025
James Dohnert
It now only takes seven years for a typical homebuyer to save for downpayment, according to a new report from Realtor.com.
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