2026 Non-QM Market Outlook: Building on a Rock-Solid Foundation

Welcome to the kickoff episode of Foundation Fridays—our monthly webinar series built for mortgage professionals who want clarity, not noise.

In this session, Rob Chrisman of The Chrisman Commentary moderates a candid, market-driven conversation with Marc Halpern, CEO of Foundation Mortgage, and Samuel Bjelac III, SVP of National Sales. Together, they explore what’s really shaping the Non-QM landscape in 2026: shifting borrower behavior, investor confidence, pricing discipline, and how brokers can step fully into the advisor role in a reset market.

This isn’t about rate-chasing or hype. It’s about common-sense lending, disciplined execution, and building a business that lasts. You’ll walk away with practical insight you can apply immediately—whether you’re structuring your next deal or planning your growth strategy for the year ahead.

If you’re focused on long-term success built on a rock-solid Foundation, this conversation is for you.

📌 Topics Covered:
• Where Non-QM is headed in 2026
• What stability really looks like in today’s market
• How brokers can differentiate through strategy and execution
• Building durable pipelines in a reset environment

00:00 – Welcome & Webinar Overview
06:00 – 2026 Market Landscape for Brokers
12:00 – Why Non-QM Matters in Today’s Market
18:00 – DSCR Loans: Unlocking Investor Deals
24:00 – Bank Statement Loans for Self-Employed Borrowers
30:00 – Foreign National Opportunities
36:00 – Real-World Case Studies
42:00 – Structuring Clean, Fundable Files
48:00 – Broker Strategies for Turning Stalled Deals
54:00 – Live Q&A and Closing Thoughts

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