First-lien holdings at banks increased somewhat in the first quarter of 2023. And recent bank failures led to portfolios changing hands. (Includes data chart.)

The share of no- or sub-ratio loans in the DSCR space rose to 43.7% in the first quarter of 2023, according to DBRS. A ratio of less than 1.0 indicates monthly rent doesn’t fully cover loan payments.

Renewed calls for standardization come with potential challenges unique to the non-QM sector.

The lender’s lawsuit alleges that a former account executive took private broker information from the company’s database and broke the lender’s noncompete clause.

Maryland passed legislation with new standards for shared appreciation agreements as the niche sector continues to see strong demand from homebuyers.

Surge of non-agency MBS hits market; Redwood partners with Oaktree on business-purpose loans; A&D Mortgage launches second-mortgage product; former First Republic CEO appointed to lead Turkey’s central bank.

S&P Global Ratings believes commercial MBS borrowers could face their most significant challenges since the Great Recession.

Pushback of proposed certification requirements and a vacant leadership role have led to a year-long blackout on new CDFI applications.

Technology vendors tout the potential of automation in the non-QM space while warning that AI still has a way to go.

Issuers of non-agency MBS need to do more to help attract investors to the sector, according to industry participants.