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Inside Nonconforming Markets

June 5, 2026

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Non-Agency Jumbo Lending Drops in First Quarter

Originations of non-agency jumbo mortgages declined by 18.2% on a quarterly basis in the first quarter of 2026. (Includes one data table.) Read More

Expanded-Credit MBS Continue to Get Bigger

Two of the largest expanded-credit MBS seen thus far in 2026 hit the market recently, with investor demand remaining strong. Read More

Increased Liquidity Boosts Non-Agency Opportunities

With more demand than supply, interest rates on DSCR mortgages are converging with agency rates. Read More

Denial Rates on Jumbos Drop Again in 2025

The denial rate on jumbo mortgages fell to 12.1% in 2025, down from 13.0% in 2024. (Includes one data table.) Read More

NAIC Eases Restrictions on Mortgage Investments

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners voted to reduce restrictions on mortgage investments by insurance companies, providing more incentives for the firms to buy non-agency assets. Read More

Jumbo Servicing Volume Bumps Higher in 1Q

A group of 30 major servicers handled an estimated $1.44 trillion of jumbo mortgages at the end of March, a 1.0% increase on a quarterly basis. (Includes one data table.) Read More

Lenders Consider Expanding Credit Box for RTLs

More extensive rehab projects and growing investor demand have pushed some lenders to consider getting more lenient with some standards for residential transition loans. Read More

News Briefs

Luxury home sale price growth outpaces non-luxury prices; Newfi Lending integrates income analysis tool with Prudent AI; Velocity Financial appoints new chief technology officer. Read More

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