PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT) today announced the launch of a non-delegated program for acquiring loans through its industry-leading correspondent channel. New and existing correspondent sellers can now access the underwriting services of PennyMac’s mortgage banking services provider, PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, whose knowledgeable and efficient fulfillment team can review loan eligibility to applicable investor guidelines and requirements.
“The non-delegated program expands the services we offer to correspondent sellers by leveraging the capabilities of our proven and established platform,” said Doug Jones, PennyMac’s Chief Institutional Mortgage Banking Officer. “We have a dedicated team of industry professionals focused on the successful launch and long-term growth of the non-delegated program. By delivering the best-in-class customer service that has made PennyMac the leading non-bank mortgage aggregator, we believe non-delegated deliveries will become an attractive option for many of our existing sellers and help drive growth in new client relationships going forward.”
To find out more information about the non-delegated program and becoming an approved correspondent seller, please visit www.GoPennyMac.com.
About PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust is a mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests primarily in residential mortgage loans and mortgage-related assets. PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PMT” and is externally managed by PNMAC Capital Management, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFSI). Additional information about PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust is available at www.PennyMac-REIT.com.
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