March 13, 2026

Non-Agency Jumbo Lending Flourished in 2025

Non-agency jumbo mortgages gained market share with production up nearly 40% on an annual basis in 2025. All but one of the top 10 non-agency jumbo lenders reported year-on-year increases. (Includes data table.) Read More

Non-Agency Interest Rates Rise Amid Volatility Due to Iran War

Market volatility and oil price shocks tied to the conflict in the Middle East are driving up interest rates on non-agency mortgages. Read More

Newfi Lending Open to Acquisitions, Partnerships

After rapid growth in 2025, Newfi Lending is looking to acquire lenders and establish partnerships. Read More

Jumbo Servicing Volume Grows in Fourth Quarter

The volume of jumbo mortgages handled by 30 major servicers inched up 1.3% between the end of third quarter of 2025 and yearend. Compared with the end of 2024, servicing volume was up 2.4%. (Includes data table.) Read More

RTL Originations Flat While DSCR Volume Sees Growth

Originations of residential transition loans saw little growth at the start of this year, while debt service coverage ratio loan volume increased. Read More

Production Declines at Velocity in Fourth Quarter

The business-purpose lender’s origination volume was down 14.1% on a quarterly basis in the fourth quarter, though income increased by 37.1%. Read More

Urban Institute Calls for Regulation of Shared Equity Products

With originations of shared equity products increasing, additional regulations and transparency are needed to protect homeowners, according to analysts at the Urban Institute. Read More

News Briefs

Radian plans to close non-agency conduit; Pennymac launches non-qualified mortgage suite in wholesale channel; Logan Finance offers new jumbo non-QM program; Beeline partners on tokenization. Read More

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Non-Agency Jumbo Lending Flourished in 2025

Non-Agency Interest Rates Rise Amid Volatility Due to Iran War

Newfi Lending Open to Acquisitions, Partnerships

Jumbo Servicing Volume Grows in Fourth Quarter

RTL Originations Flat While DSCR Volume Sees Growth

Production Declines at Velocity in Fourth Quarter

Urban Institute Calls for Regulation of Shared Equity Products

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March 13, 2026

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?