Newrez (New Residential Mortgage) is a large mortgage originator and servicer operating in both retail and wholesale channels. As a combined origination and servicing platform, Newrez has built one of the larger mortgage servicing portfolios in the country alongside its origination operation.
Business Model Overview
- ✦Retail: Newrez originates directly through retail loan officers under the Newrez brand
- ✦Wholesale: the Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing and Newrez wholesale channels serve licensed mortgage brokers
- ✦Correspondent: Newrez acquires closed loans from correspondent lenders
- ✦Servicing: Newrez services a large portfolio of loans, including loans originated by others and acquired through bulk deals
Product Range
Newrez offers conventional conforming and high-balance loans, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, and non-QM products through various channels. Their non-QM availability through the wholesale channel makes them relevant for brokers handling bank statement, DSCR, or other non-agency deals. MLOs should confirm current product availability and program parameters with their assigned account executive, as offerings can change across channels.
What MLOs in Broker and Correspondent Channels Should Know
- ✦Wholesale brokers submit under the Shellpoint or Newrez wholesale brand depending on their account setup
- ✦Account executive assignment and regional support quality affects broker experience significantly
- ✦Newrez overlays and program-specific credit policy should be reviewed against agency minimums before submission
- ✦Non-QM product guidelines require direct review with the AE; these change more frequently than agency programs
Evaluating Newrez as a Channel Partner
- ✦Compare rate sheet pricing for your most common conventional and government scenarios
- ✦Ask about current turn times for underwriting and closing in your state
- ✦Confirm overlay policy for your borrower profile: FICO floors, LTV restrictions beyond Fannie and Freddie minimums
- ✦Request the non-QM product matrix if bank statement or DSCR loans are part of your business mix
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