Expanded jumbo and Non-QM loan offerings drove a January rebound in mortgage credit availability as lenders loosened standards and positioned for the 2026 spring homebuying season, according to the MBA
Planet Home Lending has named industry veteran Kris Kehl a senior mortgage loan officer in California, adding deep product expertise and a relationship-driven approach to support homebuyers navigating affordability challenges
Cardinal Financial announces a new program that allows brokers to originate loans in their own name while leveraging Octane for underwriting, pricing, and streamlined operations
Logan Finance has appointed industry veteran Jeffrey Massotti as SVP of TPO for the East/Central Region to drive broker growth and expand its nationwide Non-QM platform
BFF appoints mortgage marketing veteran Steven Winokur as its new chief marketing officer to drive brand growth and deepen broker engagement in the Non-QM and non-agency lending space
Newfi Lending expands its DSCR program with higher limits, rural property eligibility, and cryptocurrency-backed reserve options, giving Non-QM real estate investors greater flexibility without asset liquidation
Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions reported a 33% jump in 2025 originations, fueled by tech investments, product expansion, and rising demand for Non-QM solutions
Bringing two decades-plus of experience to his new role, Chuck Vaughn has been named as managing director of correspondent lending to drive growth and expand Logan Finance's Non-QM solutions nationwide
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
Kind Lending announced that Yvonne Ketchum will transition to a part-time role as president emeritus and executive advisor, with COO Jenn Folk stepping in as company president to lead the lender’s next growth phase