The Zip transaction is the first buy now, pay later securitization rated by Fitch Ratings.

The deal is expected to increase Velocity’s origination volume by more than 75% and add almost 40% to its servicing portfolio.

The FirstClose/MeridianLink integration will bring FirstClose’s home equity order management capabilities directly into the MeridianLink loan origination system.

Though interest-only loans are a good option to address affordability, they are not necessarily for every borrower.

Figure Technology Solutions reported strong partner growth in its loan marketplace in the second quarter of 2026.

Loans in the planned securitization were originated by Resfin Partners, an affiliate of investment firm Castlelake.

Securitization of conforming jumbos increased at a faster rate than total GSE business in the second quarter.

SPS retained pole position in the second quarter despite a 6.8% drop on a quarterly basis.

JPMorgan Chase was the only servicer among the top five that handled new servicing on non-agency mortgage-backed securities to post a quarterly increase during the second quarter. (Includes data table.)

HomeXpress Mortgage originated $1.1 billion of loans during the second quarter of 2026 and posted a profit of $8.7 million.