ARM Lending Declines in Fourth Quarter March 15, 2024 James Dohnert Originations of ARMs declined 20% in the fourth quarter. Still, ARM share of total originations ticked up in 2023. (Includes data table.)Read More
Velocity Boosts Originations, Income in Fourth Quarter March 15, 2024 James Dohnert Velocity Financial said it benefited from less competition in its business-purpose lending niche.Read More
Steadworth Fund Launches Unique Shared-Equity Product March 15, 2024 James Dohnert Steadworth’s shared-equity agreement offering includes downpayment assistance for homebuyers.Read More
Neuberger Berman Forges New Path With Expanded-Credit MBS March 15, 2024 James Dohnert Neuberger Berman returned to the expanded-credit MBS space with a new shelf and Logan Finance.Read More
Bridge Lending Grows Despite Higher Interest Rates March 15, 2024 James Dohnert Bridge loan originations picked up in the second half of 2023 even as interest rates increased.Read More
News Briefs March 15, 2024 James Dohnert Carrington promotes CFO to CEO; FHLB of San Francisco approves Change Lending for membership.Read More
Angel Oak Offers Non-QM Investment Program for Insurers March 14, 2024 James Dohnert Angel Oak Capital Partners introduced an investment program tailored to increase insurance company investments in non-agency whole loans and securitizations.Read More
Fitch Upgrades Non-Agency MBS After Criteria Change March 14, 2024 James Dohnert Fitch updated 61 non-agency MBS following changes to its structured finance rating criteria in January.Read More
Millennial Borrowers Make Up Growing Share of Mortgage Market March 14, 2024 James Dohnert Millennials, defined as borrowers aged 27 to 42, received the majority of mortgage offers made through LendingTree’s platform.Read More
Companies Should Prepare for AI-focused Regulation March 8, 2024 James Dohnert A recent push by the White House to increase oversight on artificial intelligence should lead to more regulations in the coming year.Read More