Regulatory challenges and rising origination costs are prompting community banks and credit unions to partner with nonbanks for mortgage lending.

"By rethinking the role of the master servicer, we see significant opportunities to expand our platform and deliver long-term value to clients," said Shane Ross, head of servicing for Newrez.

Employers are increasingly offering downpayment assistance programs as a way to boost employee recruitment and retention.

Rising PTI ratios for credit cards, home equity lines of credit and student loans were most positively correlated with future mortgage delinquencies, according to new research from TransUnion.

Non-agency MBS master servicing volume has steadily grown at Newrez since Rithm Capital launched the effort in 2023.

Lenders are turning to new data to identify refi opportunities. Some borrowers are willing to increase their mortgage rate to tap home equity.

An evolving regulatory environment under the Trump administration has created new interest in mortgages backed by cryptocurrency like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Knock and Arixa separately issued their inaugural securitizations, with strong demand from investors.

Both lenders’ inaugural deals were oversubscribed, helping to diversify the companies’ capital sources.

Still, experts believe more can be done to educate borrowers on availability of downpayment programs.