New Admin May Boost Opportunities for Crypto in Real Estate February 21, 2025 James Dohnert A friendlier stance towards cryptocurrency companies from the White House could boost crypto-backed mortgages in the coming years.Read More
HEI Market Readies for Potential Regulations February 21, 2025 James Dohnert Leading home equity investment companies have formed a new organization to advocate for appropriate regulations.Read More
Fix-and-Flip Lender F2 Plots Expansion Following Loan February 21, 2025 James Dohnert The fix-and-flip lender says a diversity of funding options will give it a “wide and nimble” credit box.Read More
News Briefs February 21, 2025 James Dohnert Better has record HELOC growth; loanDepot expands equityFREEDOM product portfolio; Angel Oak reduces some requirements for non-QM products.Read More
NYMT Reports Losses in 4Q Amid Portfolio Restructuring February 21, 2025 James Dohnert NYMT has restructured its portfolio over the past two years to stop lending for multifamily properties and minimize funding of ground-up construction projects.Read More
Banks Partnering With Asset Managers for Flow-Based Loan Sales February 20, 2025 James Dohnert Banks are increasingly turning to nonbank partners to reduce their mortgage portfolios.Read More
Toyota Revs Up ABS Issuance With First Deal of the Year February 20, 2025 James Dohnert The deal received a preliminary AAA rating from S&P Global Ratings.Read More
Servicing Communications Should Consider Generational Differences February 20, 2025 James Dohnert Servicers may need new strategies to reach younger homeowners who prefer not to talk on the phone or respond to snail mail.Read More
Retained Servicing Strong Income Source for Lenders February 14, 2025 James Dohnert Retaining servicing rights on production can provide originators a profit opportunity, if they are able to manage the business effectively.Read More
Flood Insurance Needs to Change to Meet Growing Risk February 14, 2025 James Dohnert Servicers said they believe the industry can do a better job of educating homeowners of natural disaster risks to their homes.Read More