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James Dohnert

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Figure Closes Out Year with Two HELOC Securitizations

December 14, 2023
James Dohnert
Figure is expected to issue its third HELOC MBS of 2023 and will provide loans to an upcoming Saluda Grade issuance.
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Treasury Strengthens CDFI Certification Criteria

December 14, 2023
James Dohnert
The revised CDFI certification process will improve lender accountability and streamline the application process.
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Lenders See Benefits From Amazon’s Cloud Tech

December 14, 2023
James Dohnert
Fannie Mae, JPMorgan Chase and PennyMac are among the financial institutions that use AWS to perform tasks within a digital cloud computing environment.
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Saluda Grade to Securitize Home-Improvement Loans

December 13, 2023
James Dohnert
The securitization is sized at $124.5 million and received a preliminary A- rating.
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Dual Securitizations With Figure HELOCs on Offer

December 8, 2023
James Dohnert
Previous deals involving Figure have performed well, according to DBRS.
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Lenders Turn to Amazon for Digital Transformation

December 8, 2023
James Dohnert
Amazon Web Services is increasing its offerings designed to automate and digitize the mortgage process.
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Home Equity Lending to Boost Non-Agency MBS Market

December 7, 2023
James Dohnert
Industry analysts are projecting an increase in securitization of home equity loan products in 2024.
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U.S. Bank to Issue its First Auto-Loan CRT

December 7, 2023
James Dohnert
As the automotive ABS market sees record issuance, U.S. Bank has begun marketing a credit-risk transfer transaction backed by $2.46 billion in prime auto loans.
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DPA Programs Help Lenders Navigate High Interest Environment

December 7, 2023
James Dohnert
Lenders have launched a variety of products to reduce downpayment costs for GSE-eligible borrowers.
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Non-QMs Gaining Traction With Borrowers, LOs

December 6, 2023
James Dohnert
“There’s just incredible pent-up demand right now,” said Aaron Samples, chief revenue officer of Logan Finance.
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