Continued growth in the refinance market pushed new agency MBS issuance slightly higher in October, offsetting further softening in the purchase-mortgage business. (Includes two data charts.)
Bank statement and alternative-documentation mortgages helped increase expanded-credit MBS issuance in the fourth quarter of 2024. (Includes three data tables.)
With a new federal administration in charge, the MBA renewed its calls for reductions to FHA premiums. However, the Trump administration is unlikely to cut premiums.
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