Non-QM Is Regaining Strength Following Pandemic-Driven Pains – NMP Skip to main content

Non-QM Is Regaining Strength Following Pandemic-Driven Pains

Director of Events
Dec 04, 2020

With companies continuing to reenter the Non-QM market, LOs and brokers can expect more robust tools and products to come.

When COVID-19 pandemic ramped up back in March, the Non-QM market took a huge hit. A few companies paused Non-QM operations but the niche market could not be kept down, nor did many expect it to disappear completely. At the end of March, Rob Chrisman, author of the daily market commentary on current mortgage events, predicted that Non-QM would bounce back but it would take a couple of months; he was right.

Following the brief hiatus, Non-QM was back into the swing of things with companies relaunching old products and even developing some new ones along the way. In his latest report, Chrisman shared a new product that has hit the Non-QM market.

“This week, ReadyPrice announced the addition of Non-QM product availability on their platform confirming Readyprice as the first Pricing and Loan Delivery technology to offer wholesale programs across all product categories,” according to Chrisman's report.

Chrisman also outlined a couple more products for the Non-QM market in his latest roundup for Mortgage News Daily.

“The industry has been waiting for non-QM products to account for a sizeable percent of the overall business,” said Chrisman in his MND roundup.

He went on to outline Carrington's Prime Advantage product, which features up to 90% LTV on Prime Advantage loans for FICOs higher than 720 and more.

With companies continuing to reenter the Non-QM market LOs and brokers can expect more robust tools and products to come.

Want more Non-QM news? We've got a newsletter for you!

‍

About the author
Director of Events
Navi Persaud is Director of Events at NMP.
Published
Dec 04, 2020
More from
Non-QM
Investor Homebuying Slows, Small Buyers Claim Biggest Share In 15 Years

Smaller investors accounted for 66.2% of investor purchases in the first half of 2026 and relied on cash much less often than mega-investors

Oct 22, 2026
For The Love Of Mortgage

Nearly four decades in lending have reinforced a veteran’s conviction: lasting success comes from solving borrower problems, adapting, and earning trust

Oct 21, 2026
The Non-QM Opportunity Beyond The Rate Conversation

For business owners and investors, purchase price, negotiating power, and cash flow can create reasons to buy before rates fall

Oct 21, 2026
Carrington, Newfi Stress Non-QM Staying Power

Both lenders point to financial strength and continued investment in broker partnerships amid rising rates, even while Non-QM production grows

Oct 14, 2026
Non-QM Locks Defy September Slowdown, ARM Share Hits Seven-Year High

Non-QM lock volume rose 8% from August while overall activity declined, and adjustable-rate loans captured their largest share since Optimal Blue’s tracking began in 2019

Oct 13, 2026
Conventional Credit Tightens While Non-QM Gains Ground

Lenders pulled back on cash-out refinance and investor loan offerings in September, even as non-agency programs continued to support the jumbo market, and Non-QM lending gained market share

Oct 09, 2026