IO Loans Gaining Popularity Amid Affordability Issues August 27, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Though interest-only loans are a good option to address affordability, they are not necessarily for every borrower.Read More
Figure Marketplace Gains Momentum August 21, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Figure Technology Solutions reported strong partner growth in its loan marketplace in the second quarter of 2026.Read More
Castlelake to Issue Its First Securitization of RTLs August 20, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Loans in the planned securitization were originated by Resfin Partners, an affiliate of investment firm Castlelake.Read More
GSE Jumbo Activity Up in 2Q, Investment Property Volume Down August 20, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Securitization of conforming jumbos increased at a faster rate than total GSE business in the second quarter.Read More
SPS Top Non-Agency MBS Servicer in 2Q August 17, 2026 Abby Zimmardi SPS retained pole position in the second quarter despite a 6.8% drop on a quarterly basis.Read More
Chase Non-Agency RMBS Servicing Rebounds in 2Q August 14, 2026 Abby Zimmardi 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.)Read More
HomeXpress Boosts Profits, Increases Originations August 14, 2026 Abby Zimmardi HomeXpress Mortgage originated $1.1 billion of loans during the second quarter of 2026 and posted a profit of $8.7 million.Read More
Genesis, Lima One Increase RTL Originations in 2Q August 14, 2026 Abby Zimmardi The residential transition loan units of Newrez and MFA Financial generated solid growth during the second quarter.Read More
Fraud Risk Elevated for Non-QMs as Sector Expands August 14, 2026 Abby Zimmardi An industry attorney suggested safeguards warehouse lenders and non-qualified mortgage originators should take to protect themselves from fraud.Read More
Angel Oak REIT Turns a Profit in Second Quarter August 14, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Angel Oak Mortgage REIT posted a $3.4 million profit in the second quarter after taking a $7.4 million loss in the first quarter.Read More