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Deephaven CEO Talks Non-QM Advantages in Scotsman Guide
Deephaven's Chief Executive Officer John Keratsis has dropped a new article in partnership with Scotsman Guide. In the article, John provides insights about the rapid growth on the Non-QM market, how flexibility creates competitive advantage, and how discipline drives...
Deephaven Team Featured in MPA Roundtable Discussion on Non-QM Equity Lending
Deephaven internal data estimates Q1 2026 showed $47 billion in equity extraction industry-wide, and more than half of that ($25 billion) was through second liens and not cash-out refinances. The equity opportunity hiding behind the first mortgage is one worth...
HousingWire Recognizes John Keratsis As Vanguards Editor’s Choice Winner
Congratulations to our President and CEO, John Keratsis, for being named a 2026 HousingWire Vanguards Editor's Choice winner! This prestigious recognition honors just 100 executives across mortgage, real estate, and homebuilding whose leadership and strategic vision...
What is a DSCR HELOC? Investment Property Equity Guide
Real estate investors are always looking for ways to grow their portfolios while preserving cash flow. Over the past several years, many investors have built significant equity in their rental properties through appreciation and principal paydown. At the same time,...
First Lien HELOCs: A Comprehensive Guide for Originators
First Lien HELOCs: A Comprehensive Guide for Originators In today’s market it is crucial that originators leverage Deephaven’s first lien HELOC as a flexible product for free and clear borrowers or mortgage payoff strategies. As an originator your value lies in...
Everything You Need to Know About DSCR Second Mortgages
Why Real Estate Investors are turning to DSCR Second Mortgages in Today’s Market The housing market has gone through a notable shift, and savvy real estate investors are adapting quickly. With investor transactions now comprising nearly 30% of total purchase volume,...
3 Unique Non-QM Mortgage Types for Brokers
Deephaven Mortgage’s Chief Sales Officer Tom Davis is featured in HousingWire discussing the Non-QM mortgage products most crucial to offer in today's market. Make sure you have the right loan products to offer your borrowers instead of sending them to the...
Scotsman Guide Author Showcase Featuring Tom Davis
Deephaven Mortgage's Chief Sales Officer Tom Davis was recently interviewed by Carl White to discuss Tom's Scotsman Guide article, "Invest In Your Future". Tom delves into the Non-QM market and offers valuable insights for those looking to invest in their financial...
Invest In Your Future
Deephaven’s DSCR loan product is one of our most utilized mortgage products and the demand for the loan continues to grow. CoreLogic reports that 27% of purchases in August were investor transactions. Brokers who want to expand and serve every borrower type must have...
Deephaven Mortgage serves the underserved in the mortgage market, through out-of-the-box thinking to get Non-QM borrowers qualified.
Aaron Drago, chief operating officer, and Tom Davis, chief sales officer, were featured in an exclusive article with MPA “Serving the underserved mortgage market”. The article dives into exactly how Deephaven goes about educating originators on Non-QM to increase...
Enhancing the wholesale broker experience: Key challenges and solutions – HousingWire
Deephaven’s Chief Operating Officer, Aaron Drago, was recently featured in HousingWire discussing how to improve the experience for brokers in the wholesale lending space. The Non-QM wholesale space is integral for brokers to grow their business, protect their...
Deephaven Launches Wholesale Products on The LoanNEX Broker Marketplace
St. Louis, MO – November 4, 2022 — LoanNEX has added Deephaven Mortgage’s Wholesale Products to the Broker Marketplace. Deephaven Mortgage is now hosting both their Wholesale and Correspondent Products on the LoanNEX Qualifier platform, extending the most robust...