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Non-QM loans reached 9% of lock volume in May while adjustable-rate mortgages climbed to 11% and conforming share remained below 50%

Optimal Blue data shows purchase activity carrying the market while refinance volume turns more selective

The mortgage market achieved a more balanced mix in February as purchase money loans rebounded from a disappointing January

Tech provider has appointed Fuad Nasir as vice president of product management to enhance hedging, trading, and risk analytics capabilities across its capital markets platform

MeridianLink has integrated Optimal Blue’s real-time pricing and eligibility technology into its mortgage platform to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance automation for lenders

Non-QM lending closed 2025 with record momentum, capturing more than 9% of total lock volume as investor demand and alternative credit programs continued to reshape origination strategies