Brokers First Funding Plots Non-QM Growth in 2026 February 13, 2026 Abby Zimmardi The wholesale lender’s goals include increasing brand awareness, geographic expansion and improving service levels.Read More
Newrez Increases Production of Non-QMs in 4Q February 13, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Originations of non-qualified mortgages by Newrez increased by 50% on a quarterly basis in the fourth quarter of 2025.Read More
Maxex and Tradeweb Collaborate on Mortgage Marketplace February 13, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Maxex and Tradeweb Markets announced a collaboration to expand access to mortgage investments. Tradeweb also made a strategic investment in Maxex.Read More
Non-QM Performance Sees Slight Recovery in December February 13, 2026 Abby Zimmardi The improvement was not enough to recover the ground lost in November, which ended on a Sunday.Read More
Fraud Involving DSCR Mortgages Rising February 13, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Cotality’s fraud risk index grew 1.5% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by a rise in issues with debt service coverage ratio loans.Read More
News Briefs February 13, 2026 Andras Malatinszky and Abby Zimmardi More than 40 lenders using FICO Score 10T for nonconforming mortgages; Sierra Mortgage Capital launches new non-qualified mortgage product.Read More
Pagaya Lands in the Black With Diversified ABS Offerings February 12, 2026 Abby Zimmardi After incurring a huge loss in 2024, Pagaya Technologies booked an $81.4 million profit in 2025.Read More
Redwood Turns Profit in 4Q, Plans to Issue Expanded-Credit MBS February 12, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Redwood Trust posted a net income of $20.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.Read More
Lenders Buying Up Trigger Leads Ahead of Ban February 9, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Some lenders are trying to acquire trigger leads ahead of the March ban.Read More
CMBS Maturities Closer Than They Appear February 6, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Delinquencies on commercial mortgage-backed securities are up to 8.75% if adjusted for loans that are current on payments but past maturity.Read More