September 8, 2023

Expanded-Credit Lending Roars Back in Second Quarter

The rise in expanded-credit originations in the second quarter aligned with overall trends in the mortgage market. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Court Favors Change Lending in CDFI Case

A temporary restraining order against the CDFI Fund’s notice of revocation has resulted in Change Lending regaining its status as a community development financial institution. Read More

ARM Originations Recover Slightly After a Slow Start

Production of adjustable-rate mortgages increased by 25% from the first to the second quarter. However, the overall share of ARMs declined. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Redwood Launches Home Equity Investment Platform

The new in-house home equity investment origination platform will operate through Redwood’s correspondent channel and a direct-to-consumer originations platform. Read More

Lenders Bring Buydowns to Non-QMs

After finding success in the agency space, lenders are testing buydowns in the non-QM market. Read More

Nonprime Servicing Portfolios See Steady Growth in 2Q

Select Portfolio Servicing continued to dominate the sector in the second quarter. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Altisource Loses CEO, Will Stick With Non-QMs

Altisource Asset Management reaffirmed its commitment to the non-QM space after the resignation of its CEO Jason Kopcak. Read More

Expanded-Credit MBS Issuance Picks Up Steam

Six expanded-credit MBS started marketing within the past two weeks. There’s also a rare prime non-agency deal in the market. Read More

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Expanded-Credit Lending Roars Back in Second Quarter

Court Favors Change Lending in CDFI Case

ARM Originations Recover Slightly After a Slow Start

Redwood Launches Home Equity Investment Platform

Lenders Bring Buydowns to Non-QMs

Nonprime Servicing Portfolios See Steady Growth in 2Q

Altisource Loses CEO, Will Stick With Non-QMs

Expanded-Credit MBS Issuance Picks Up Steam

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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?