February 16, 2024

Jumbo Originations Decline, Market Share Narrows in 4Q

A sharp drop in jumbo originations in the fourth quarter of 2023 saw the sector’s market share of total first-lien originations narrow. (Includes data table.) Read More

Annaly Looks to Increase Non-Agency Investments

After reporting losses in its agency portfolio in the fourth quarter, Annaly plans to boost its non-agency loan volume. Read More

Jumbo Mortgage Servicing Portfolios Decline in 4Q

Top servicers’ jumbo portfolios declined from the third to the fourth quarter of 2023. But from a year ago, servicing volumes were up. (Includes data table.) Read More

Summit Funding Makes Wholesale Non-QM Play

The lender’s new wholesale lending program will be led by Thomas Yoon, who has more than 18 years of non-QM industry experience. Read More

Bill Would Increase Transparency in CDFI Fund

Legislation to increase transparency in the CDFI Fund comes following reported issues with fund staffing and the new CDFI certification application process. Read More

Non-Agency MBS Flowing in First Quarter

Expanded-credit securitization is heating up and prime non-agency MBS issuers are also active. Read More

Fix-and-Flip Industry Cautiously Optimistic About 2024

Falling interest rates are fueling optimism over growth in the fix-and-flip lending space this year, but competition from new homebuilders may dampen market expectations. Read More

Bank Statement Loans Can Provide New Options for Brokers

A&D Mortgage highlighted the advantages of bank statement loan products during a recent webinar. Read More

News Briefs

Logan Finance hires new chief of staff; Hometap tops $1 billion in HEI funded products; Primis Bank adopts FICO Score 10 T; LendSure announces new bridge loan product; A&D Mortgage offers leap year promotion. Read More

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Jumbo Originations Decline, Market Share Narrows in 4Q

Annaly Looks to Increase Non-Agency Investments

Jumbo Mortgage Servicing Portfolios Decline in 4Q

Summit Funding Makes Wholesale Non-QM Play

Bill Would Increase Transparency in CDFI Fund

Non-Agency MBS Flowing in First Quarter

Fix-and-Flip Industry Cautiously Optimistic About 2024

Bank Statement Loans Can Provide New Options for Brokers

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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?