Mortgage rates rise despite 0B GSE MBS expansion signal

Mortgage rates rise despite $200B GSE MBS expansion signal

The market initially reacted strongly after President Donald Trump signaled support for increased activity, directing the GSEs toward a $200 billion expansion of their MBS portfolios. Bloomberg reported on March 22 that the... Read more »
Radian shuts down mortgage conduit after divestiture process

Radian shuts down mortgage conduit after divestiture process

Iyer said the company is working with customers to support a “smooth and thoughtful conclusion” to the wind-down. The move follows Radian’s September 2025 disclosure that it planned to divest its “all... Read more »
Redwood Trust closes 1 million non-QM securitization

Redwood Trust closes $391 million non-QM securitization

Aspire’s first securitization includes 752 loans to borrowers with an average credit score of 754 and a weighted average combined loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 69.79%. Select Portfolio Servicing will serve as servicer.... Read more »
DSCR loans became an investor favorite in 2025

DSCR loans became an investor favorite in 2025

“The sustained demand for rental properties, driven by a tight housing market and rising rents, has also fueled investor activity in real estate, making DSCR the preferred financing tool for these investments.... Read more »