Although it booked a loss in the fourth-quarter, MFA believes a variety of management changes at its business-purpose affiliate lender will boost originations in 2025.
A small group of lenders accounted for the majority of prime non-agency MBS issued in 2024. JPMorgan Chase was the leader in the market as both an issuer and lender. (Includes three data tables.)
Updated guidance has exempted the GSEs from state mortgage licensing requirements but non-agency market participants still need to comply with the rule by April.
It was largely business as usual for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the fourth quarter. But going forward, the Trump administration could make moves to reduce the two GSEs’ activity. (Includes data table.)
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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