The servicing standards proposed by the CSBS for nonbanks need to be significantly overhauled or dropped altogether, according to industry com-mentors.
Goldman is set to issue a prime non-agency MBS backed by new production while affiliates of Caliber and Verus brought deals collateralized by seasoned loans.
Citadel rebrands as Acra Lending; minimal non-agency MBS downgrades following review by Fitch; non-QM impairments decline; non-agency forbearance down slightly.
After sharply limiting its aggregation due to volatility from the coronavirus, Redwood has re-entered the jumbo MBS market. Meanwhile, issuers of expanded-credit deals continue to stock their MBS with older loans.
Facing criticism that the new qualified-mortgage standards could sharply reduce ARM originations, the CFPB said lenders did not provide convincing data during the comment period.
The firm launched in 2019 and has issued three unique securitizations this year, including closed-end second liens, home equity lines of credit and bridge loans.
A pilot program launched this year aimed at originating mortgages with balances of less than $100,000 has generated zero loans to this point. Reason: Interest rates on the loans look high.
The creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could grease the skids for an end to the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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