Angel Oak Executives Outline 4 Strategies for Mortgage Growth in High-Rate Market
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Updated · HousingWire · Jul 24
Angel Oak Executives Outline 4 Strategies for Mortgage Growth in High-Rate Market
1 articles · Updated · HousingWire · Jul 24
Summary
Angel Oak account executives said originators are finding more growth by adapting to today’s higher-rate market rather than waiting for rates to fall.
Non-QM lending and HELOCs emerged as the biggest opportunities, especially for self-employed borrowers and homeowners who want to tap equity without refinancing low first-lien mortgages.
Eric Olson and Stacy Flanigan said stronger lender relationships now matter more because originators need fast, candid feedback on which loans can actually close.
Their broader advice: focus on controllable drivers such as borrower education, referral networks and niche expertise to keep generating business in a difficult market.