Redwood Trust's Aspire Platform Expands Homeownership Options

One Platform. Multiple Engines. Built for growth, Aspire is Redwood Trust’s newest platform expanding access to homeownership options. Since launching in early 2025, Aspire has locked more than $3 billion in Non-QM production, distributed over $1 billion in loans, and grown its network to 120+ loan sellers—reflecting strong demand from both bank and non-bank originators, as well as disciplined execution and scalable liquidity. Rooted in Redwood’s long-standing track record of innovation, Aspire delivers flexible financing and expanded loan solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s homeowners. By serving borrowers who fall outside traditional lending standards, including those with alternative income profiles, Aspire is helping unlock new paths to homeownership and liquidity. With continued market expansion, reliable liquidity, and the successful execution of its inaugural securitization, Aspire represents a platform defined by scale, momentum, and long-term growth. Follow Redwood Aspire for the latest on Aspire’s growth, product suite, and continued market expansion. #Aspire #RWT #RedwoodTrust #MortgageREIT #NonQM #MortgageLending #HomeLoans #MortgageIndustry #HomeOwnership #HousingFinance #AlternativeLending #ResidentialLending

One Platform. Multiple Engines. Built on nearly 30 years of execution, Sequoia is Redwood Trust’s market-leading non-agency correspondent platform. With over $80.7B in securitization issuance across 166 transactions since 1997, alongside $96.1B in loans purchased, $131.5B in locks, and $50.5B in whole loan sales since 2013, Sequoia represents a legacy of scale, consistency, and long-term execution. Sequoia helps expand access to homeownership by supporting a broad range of borrowers and lending partners across the housing market, including those not eligible for government-sponsored programs, such as jumbo, medical professional, and second-lien programs. Through Sequoia, mortgage loan originators can serve diverse borrower needs while maintaining control over the lending process. Follow Redwood Sequoia for the latest on Sequoia’s production, program updates, and securitization platform. #Sequoia #RWT #RedwoodTrust #MortgageLending #CorrespondentLending #JumboLoans #MortgageBanking #HousingFinance #CapitalMarkets #NonAgency #ResidentialLending #Homeownership #FinancialServices

One Platform. Multiple Engines. Built on nearly 30 years of execution, Sequoia is the market-leading non-agency correspondent platform of Redwood Trust, Inc. With over $80.7B in securitization issuance across 166 transactions since 1997, alongside $96.1B in loans purchased, $131.5B in locks, and $50.5B in whole loan sales since 2013, Sequoia represents a legacy of scale, consistency, and long-term execution. Sequoia helps expand access to homeownership by supporting a broad range of borrowers and lending partners across the housing market, including those not eligible for government-sponsored programs, such as jumbo, medical professional, and second-lien programs. Through Sequoia, mortgage loan originators can serve diverse borrower needs while maintaining control over the lending process. Follow Redwood Sequoia for the latest on Sequoia’s production, program updates, and securitization platform. #Sequoia #RWT #RedwoodTrust #MortgageLending #CorrespondentLending #JumboLoans #MortgageBanking #HousingFinance #CapitalMarkets #NonAgency #ResidentialLending #Homeownership #FinancialServices

Helping lenders serve today’s unique borrowers 🏡✨. Redwood Aspire is dedicated to expanding access to homeownership through flexible Non-QM and DSCR financing solutions built to help you serve borrowers and homeowners who are often left out by government-backed programs. Our programs feature flexible guidelines and make-sense underwriting to help you say “yes” to more clients, including: • Self-employed borrowers • Business owners • Independent professionals • Alternative income earners We’re here to help lenders unlock more opportunities for the clients and communities you serve. 📩 Interested in learning how a partnership with Redwood Aspire can support your business and borrowers? Send us a message at AspirePlatform@redwoodtrust.com or comment below. #Aspire #RWT #NonQM #DSCR #MortgageLending #Homeownership #AlternativeIncome #SelfEmployed #BusinessOwners #MortgageIndustry #ResidentialLending

In real estate lending, rate gets the attention and experience determines the outcome. In markets like Arizona, deals are moving faster, and getting more complex. That means less margin for error, less time to learn on the fly, and a greater reliance on pattern recognition. Experience isn’t about time in the business, it’s about how many versions of the market you’ve worked through, and how that shapes decision-making today. Why our experience matters: https://lnkd.in/g942z3yF #RealEstateFinance #ArizonaRealEstate #PrivateLending #CRE

The biggest advantage in real estate investing usually ISN’T finding deals. It’s having access to capital when opportunities appear. The investors closing the most deals are often the ones who: already have lending relationships, understand financing strategy, and can move quickly. Speed matters. Sellers care about certainty. Agents care about certainty. Wholesalers care about certainty. That’s why many investors are moving toward: ✔ DSCR loans ✔ Bridge financing ✔ Fix & Flip loans ✔ Commercial investor financing Traditional banks are often not built for the speed and flexibility many investors need. The investors scaling fastest today are treating real estate like a business — not a hobby. That means understanding leverage, financing structure, and long-term portfolio growth. Learn more here: Advance Capital Funding LLC #CommercialRealEstate #DSCR #RealEstateInvestor #BridgeLoans #FixAndFlip #InvestorFinancing #MultifamilyInvesting #RentalProperty #BusinessLoans A lot of investors are waiting. Experienced investors are preparing. Huge difference. The next few years may create major opportunities for investors who understand: financing, cash flow, leverage, and speed. Many of the biggest real estate fortunes were built during periods of uncertainty — not during periods of comfort. #DSCR #RealEstateInvesting #CommercialLoans #FixAndFlip #RentalProperties Realtors: real estate investors are becoming one of the most valuable long-term client categories in today’s market. Why? Because investors buy repeatedly. Many use: DSCR loans Fix & Flip financing Bridge loans Commercial financing Portfolio lending One investor relationship can lead to multiple transactions over time. At Advance Capital Funding LLC we work with real estate investors financing: ✔ Rental properties ✔ Multifamily ✔ Commercial properties ✔ Value-add projects ✔ Fix & Flip opportunities Now is a great time to strengthen relationships with active investors. #Realtor #RealEstateInvestor #DSCRLoans #CommercialRealEstate #InvestmentProperty #MortgageBroker #FixAndFlip Michael Berry mberry@advancecapitalfundingllc.com 434-421-4547

Your members want home equity. Your team wants speed. Fast Track makes everyone happy! 🏆 Close loans in days, not weeks 📊 Keep revenue in-house vs. referring out 💪 Turn your portfolio into your edge Q2 is prime time to capture the summer home improvement rush. While other institutions process April's applications, your team could be funding today's loans. The question isn't whether to rethink home equity lending when all your initiatives are complete, It's whether you can afford to wait? #Coviance #FinTech #IntegratedEcosystem #LOS #PlugAndPlay #ClientSuccess #LendingInnovation #LendingEfficiency #LendingTrends #Lending #Lenders #Members #MemberFocused #FutureFocused #GrowthOpportunities #Optimize #Automation #Efficiency #Speed #Streamlined #Effecent #Compliance #HMDA #Reporting #HomeEquityTech #HELOC #HomeEquity #HomeEquityLending #HomeEquityLoans #CommunityBank #Bank #CreditUnion #FastTrack

🎉 Excited to see the continued growth trajectory for our Redwood Aspire team, which had a record first quarter of 2026, with a lock volume of $1.6, and continues to grow its business through new seller relationships and expanded distribution. Aspire is well-positioned to benefit from the continued growth of the Non-QM mortgage segment, which serves a large, important cohort of highly qualified homebuyers - like self-employed borrowers, and small real estate investors - who aren't well served by the traditional agency market.

🔍 Later Life Lending: the next strategic frontier? We think so. Later life lending is no longer a niche proposition – it’s fast becoming a core strategic opportunity for lenders who want to serve an ageing population more intelligently and sustainably. In his latest piece for The Intermediary, Richard Pike, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Phoebus Software, explores why this market matters now, what’s driving lender momentum, and what needs to change to support sustainable growth. For lenders, success in this space isn’t just about product innovation. It’s about operational resilience, regulatory confidence, and technology that can support complex lending journeys over the long term. At Phoebus, we see later life lending as a clear example of where modern servicing platforms can make the difference – enabling smarter data use, better customer outcomes, and scalable growth without compromise. 📖 Read Richard’s full article here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eb2mdYeq #LaterLifeLending #MortgageTechnology #FinTech #LendingInnovation #CustomerOutcomes #PhoebusSoftware

For almost four years now, many lenders operated under the assumption that higher rates would be temporary. This market has shown otherwise. That is why we built Fulcrum Lending with a different approach: matching durable liability structures with the realities borrowers face today, while creating products that also make sense for capital markets investors. We recently sat down with Commercial Observer to discuss: - why “higher for longer” changed the lending landscape - how to bridge the gap between borrower needs and bond investor requirements - why information and asset-level transparency can help lower the cost of capital Read/watch the feature here: https://lnkd.in/eqeSbna6 #CRE #Multifamily #PrivateCredit #StructuredFinance #DirectLending #ALM #RealAssets