KBRA says Non-QM-backed securities issuers aren’t redeeming these holdings once they are callable. In fact, 27 securities are waiting. Why is this happening? And could this cause problems for Non-QM origination, since lenders in this market have fewer funding options?

Depending on where you look, the average rate for the 30-year fixed mortgage is more than 7%. So when will rates stop climbing? And how do you close loans when affordability remains a problem? Originator Success Founder and CEO Hammer J. Helmer shares his insights.

Garth Graham, a senior partner at the Stratmor Group, says mergers and acquisitions are at their highest point since 2018.

Today we celebrate the Powerful Women in Mortgage Banking by talking to one of the honorees, Mortgage Connect SVP and Chief Strategy Officer Cristy Ward. She talks about breaking into a male-dominated field and how we recruit more women into the mortgage industry.

Rocket has launched its new "Correspondent Assist" program that lets lenders utilize the company's tech and its staff. Vice President of Wholesale Austin Niemiec talks about how the program works, and how it's part of Rocket Companies' efforts to diversify its revenue streams.

Parts of Florida are looking to rebuild after Hurricane Ian destroyed homes and other buildings. CrossCountry VP of Mortgage Origination Elizabeth Smith talks about whether the local housing market is ready. And whether this means new zoning regulations and insurance requirements that protect homeowners, but could also raise the cost of homeownership.

Borrowers always want the lowest rate, but that’s especially true in the current environment. Mike Darne, VP of marketing for CreditXpert, talks about how technology can help project how high your customers’ credit scores can go.

It's more important than ever that businesses and individual professionals have goals in kind ahead of the new year. We chatted with NMP contributor Mary Kay Scully about the best ways for originators to align their goals.

What’s next for Finance of America? 

Finance of America had a letter of intent to seal it’s retail operation to Guaranteed Rate. But that fell through. NMP Editor David Krechevsky talks about what happened and what this means for FOA. 

Jillian White, head of growth with Aloft Appraisal, said it’s about educating young women that this is a flexible career path.