Nonbanks Drive Agency Increase as Borrower Leverage Grows
Independent lenders are pushing ARMs higher in agency originations as borrower leverage grows and rates stay elevated...
Mortgage Markets
Mortgage Markets gathers 4 recent articles on rate shifts and non-QM growth to explain current mortgage dynamics. Use these insights to make smarter financing choices.
11 articlesPennymac to Close Tennessee Office in Restructuring
Pennymac confirms it will shutter its Franklin, TN office and reduce staff in its consumer direct lending unit, part ...
Home Flipping Slowed Early, but Returns Tick Up in 2026
Flipping activity cooled in Q1 2026 while profits edged higher, signaling a cautious rebound after a downturn. ATTOM ...
Mortgage Brokers Urge FHFA to Delay Condo Rules 12-Month
Mortgage brokers push back against the upcoming condo-rule rollout from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, seeking a one-yea...
Refinance Purchase Applications Rebound Amid Volatile Mortgage Rates
Mortgage activity rose across refinancing and buying, as the MBA reports a rebound in applications for the week endin...
Return Pre-2008 Lending Rules? Banks Open the Floodgates
The idea of lenders relaxing standards to resemble pre-2008 days is making waves. This in-depth guide explains what t...
AD Mortgage Announces $407M Non-QM Securitization Deal
AD Mortgage Trust 2026-NQM4 backs 979 loans, with Florida at 25% of the pool as the company expands its national foot...
Atlantic Avenue Mortgage Leads in January HECM Endorsements
Atlantic Avenue Mortgage tops January HECM broker endorsements, signaling strong demand for senior home equity even a...
Logan Finance Rolls Product to Expand High-Balance Non-QM
Logan Finance rolls out a premium Open Road Elevated tier to serve high-net-worth borrowers with larger loan needs ou...
Angel Oak’s Hutchens Growth Path in Non-QM Loans Gains Steam
As rates cool, Angel Oak’s Hutchens charts a growth path for non-QM lending with a sharper focus on product expansion...
Enotes Moving From Optional to Operational in 2026
Mortgage lenders accelerate the shift to digital promissory notes as funding timelines tighten. The trend signals eno...