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Non-QM MBS Continue to Perform Despite Delinquencies

June 20, 2024

Analysts are not “raising alarm bells” yet despite increasing delinquency rates in the non-QM mortgage-backed securities sector.

Saluda Grade Enters CRE Investments Sector

June 20, 2024

James Dohnert

Saluda Grade has acquired a minority stake in commercial real estate investment firm Hillcrest Finance.

Non-QM Products Gain Popularity Among Lenders

June 20, 2024

James Dohnert

Non-QM lenders are bullish about the sector’s potential despite headwinds in the housing market.

Insurers ‘Clamoring’ for Non-QM Loans

June 14, 2024

James Dohnert

Panelists at the Non-QM Forum noted the growing demand for non-QM whole-loan sales.

Invictus Makes a Play for Insurer Investments

June 13, 2024

James Dohnert

Invictus has launched a new business to provide insurance companies with access to residential loans.

Figure Introduces Loan Marketplace for HELOCs

June 13, 2024

James Dohnert

Initial partners for Figure’s new marketplace include The Loan Store, Movement Mortgage, Bayview Asset Management and Saluda Grade.

Majority of Homebuyers Don’t Shop Around for a Mortgage

June 13, 2024

James Dohnert

A LendingTree study found that many people seek only one mortgage offer before purchasing a house.

Bank Holdings of First Liens Stagnant in First Quarter

June 13, 2024

James Dohnert

Banks and thrifts held $2.52 trillion of first liens in portfolio as of the end of March.

Tech Investments Boost RTL Lender Dunmor

June 11, 2024

James Dohnert

Newfi said it chose Dunmor as a partner because of its technological expertise in the RTL space.

ARM Production Weak in 1Q24

June 10, 2024

James Dohnert

Among the top 10 ARM lenders in the January-March corridor, just one was a nonbank: Rocket Mortgage.

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ARTICLES

Non-QM MBS Continue to Perform Despite Delinquencies

Saluda Grade Enters CRE Investments Sector

Non-QM Products Gain Popularity Among Lenders

Insurers ‘Clamoring’ for Non-QM Loans

Invictus Makes a Play for Insurer Investments

Figure Introduces Loan Marketplace for HELOCs

Majority of Homebuyers Don’t Shop Around for a Mortgage

Bank Holdings of First Liens Stagnant in First Quarter

Tech Investments Boost RTL Lender Dunmor

ARM Production Weak in 1Q24

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LTV Ratios on GSE Deliveries Up in Second Quarter

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