The jumbo market was humming along at the start of the year until volatility from the coronavirus disrupted lending in March. Originations of jumbos declined sharply and the sector lost market share. (Includes data chart.)
In areas where the GSEs are seen as competing with the non-agency market, business was good for the GSEs in the first quarter of 2020. (Includes data chart.)
Redwood took a $943 million loss in the first quarter amid volatility from the coronavirus. The REIT laid off about 35% of its employees in April, among other adjustments.
Profit at Velocity Financial declined in the first quarter and half the staff was temporarily furloughed. Still, the firm plans to issue an MBS in the coming weeks and get back on track.
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