Loan removals from Ginnie pools was led by borrower payoffs, which accounted for 89.1% of total liquidations in the third quarter. (Includes two data tables.)
Ginnie could face a leadership gap if Acting President Sam Valverde is asked to leave before a permanent president is in place. The agency is currently without a chief operating officer as well.
Slow runoff speeds mean that low-coupon MBS make up a growing share of the Fed’s balance sheet. Does that mean the Fed will begin selling MBS outright?
MBS trading volume had its best month of the year in October. Might higher tariffs promised by a new White House force rates higher, damaging the mortgage market?
Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment continues to work toward an internal management structure, which would require a break from management affiliated with Stanley Middleman, CEO of Freedom Mortgage.
Issuers that show strong results from MSR hedging will receive relief from pending capital requirements. The Community Home Lenders of America said the relief will reduce risks to issuers and Ginnie.
Manufactured housing loans remain a tiny fraction of GSE acquisitions, but that share has nearly doubled since 2019 and plays an important role in spec pooling.
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