Freedom Mortgage and PennyMac remained the top Ginnie MBS issuers in November, though their monthly production was down slightly. Quicken and Lakeview gained ground. (Includes two data charts.)
Many of the top Ginnie servicers saw declines in their portfolios during the third quarter. Freedom Mortgage stood out with a 13% gain from the prior period. (Includes four data charts.)
The volume of Ginnie single-family MBS outstanding peaked in June and retreated slightly in July and August. The slippage has been in FHA loans. (Includes two data charts.)
The number of loans in Ginnie MBS that had COVID forbearance fell 6% from July to August, although a growing share of the loans fell into the seriously delinquent category. (Includes two data charts.)
The outlook for HECM lending remains positive as rates remain low and seniors move to tap home equity during these troubled economic times. (Includes data chart.)
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