New York Mortgage Trust to issue a $75.0 million debt offering; Morningstar DBRS deems Radian unit “acceptable” for third-party due diligence; Arc adds new executives. Page 8.NYMT to issue a $75.0 million debt offering; Morningstar finds Radian "acceptable" for third-party due diligence; Arc adds new executives from Flagstar and Newrez.

The new model used for rating securitizations of closed-end second liens will be more lenient than the previous model, thanks to improvements to underwriting standards following the financial crisis.

The new regulation will allow the costs of reinsurance to be passed down to homeowners and potentially increase coverage in high-risk areas.

Redwood is adding DSCR, bank statement and P&L loans to its Aspire correspondent platform.

Lenders are planning to take a more hands-on approach in 2025 due to the purchase-heavy environment expected this year.

The rating service made the update following a review that found that CES loans originated pre-crisis had notably worse characteristics compared with originations in recent years.

GA-based lender and servicer Groundfloor hit the ABS market for the first time by issuing a securitization with deferred payments tied to residential transition loans.

Shellpoint handled $6.70 billion of servicing of non-agency MBS issued during the third quarter.

Many consumers are expected to be in cost-savings mode in the first half of 2025, offering lenders opportunities to push refinances.

A new report from the Senate Budget Committee highlights how property insurance non-renewals are impacting homeowners and lenders.