Originations of non-agency jumbo mortgages increased in the second quarter, spurred by low interest rates. The sector gained market share and some lenders said pipelines were strong heading into 3Q19.

Several real estate investment trusts, including MFA Financial and Starwood Property Trust, are expanding their portfolio of non-qualified mortgages. The loans provide attractive returns, whether retained or bundled into an MBS.

Credit Suisse jumps into the non-QM MBS market, tapping a lender that previously contributed to MBS from Western Asset Management Company. JPMorgan Chase and PIMCO separately brought innovative deals.