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Abby Zimmardi

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Credit Score Options Fuel Uncertainty in Non-Agency Market

September 25, 2026
Abby Zimmardi
The availability of multiple credit scoring models leaves non-agency players with concerns related to lender choice, disclosures and historical data.
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Non-Agency Market Gains Attention as Rates Increase

September 25, 2026
Abby Zimmardi
During a LoanNEX webinar, speakers discussed how increasing interest rates allow the non-agency market to step in, with investors driving demand.
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ARM Production Rebounds

September 25, 2026
Abby Zimmardi
Originations of adjustable-rate mortgages bounced back in the second quarter after a decline in the quarter prior. (Includes data table.)
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Cash-Out Performance Worse in Non-QM Than in Agency

September 25, 2026
Abby Zimmardi
Non-qualified mortgage cash-out refinances perform more than three times worse compared to agency cash-outs, according to a new analysis.
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Ameritrust Sues Dozens Over Fraud Scheme

September 25, 2026
Abby Zimmardi
Ameritrust Mortgage sued a group of investors, brokers, appraisers and title companies for a fraud scheme that allegedly caused $14 million in harm to the lender.
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Lenders Increase Conforming Loan Limits

September 25, 2026
Abby Zimmardi
In recent weeks many lenders increased their loan limits for conforming loans ahead of anticipated increases by FHFA.
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News Briefs

September 25, 2026
Abby Zimmardi
Edgar Matthews & Co. hires non-agency analyst; Nada Holdings enters forward-flow purchase agreement; BSI Financial Services makes non-agency hire; Beeline launches bank statement platform; Friday Harbor adds support for investor loans.
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Non-Agency Credit Model Updated With Loan-Level Data

September 24, 2026
Abby Zimmardi
Andrew Davidson & Co. is testing an update to its non-agency mortgage model for investors that incorporates loan-level data from post-2008 loans.
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Insurance Rate Increases Begin to Slow

September 18, 2026
Abby Zimmardi
Homeownership remains a priority even as potential homebuyers face elevated interest rates.
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SFA Working on TRID Grid Updates

September 17, 2026
Abby Zimmardi
While the CFPB reviews feedback on its TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule RIF, the Structured Finance Association is working on updating its TRID compliance document.
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