loanDepot introduces first-lien HELOC; MFA promotes co-chief investment officer; Calque expands buy-before-you-sell product suite.

The loans backing the security were originated by A&D or its third-party correspondents.

Redfin reports that starter homes are 4% costlier than last year while the MBA says overall homebuyer affordability improved in the short term.

The new $413.41 million MBS includes loans underwritten to bank statements and debt service coverage ratios.

REITs and overseas buyers could take up the slack.

Mortgage originators and investors believe that automation must go hand-in-hand with human expertise to create value for a company, and boost margins.

Money managers overweight with agency MBS are looking to reduce their exposure, creating new investment opportunities for other segments of investors.

Flexibility will be key for the industry moving into the November election and beyond, according to speakers at an MBA conference.

Some mortgage executives might be too optimistic about the prospects for originations growth following an interest rate cut later this year.