Chase Markets Prime Jumbo MBS Backed By ARMs August 12, 2024 James Dohnert Loans in the new prime jumbo MBS had an average seasoning of 13 months.Read More
Secondary Market Weathers Volatility on Fed Outlook August 9, 2024 Paul Muolo Spreads on MBS and ABS widened following the release of the jobs data, but spreads widened even more in corporate credit sectors.Read More
Short Takes: Steady Losses at Blend / FHA Extends Disaster Program in Maui / Income Drops at Cherry Hill / Correction on Ready Capital’s MSR Sale August 9, 2024 Brandon Ivey Blend Labs took a $19.4 million loss in the second quarter.Read More
Kiavi Ramps Up RTL Lending, Securitization August 8, 2024 James Dohnert The lender has issued more than $4.7 billion in unrated securitizations since it started its securitization program in 2019, about $1.0 billion of which was issued in just the first six months of this year.Read More
Short Takes: Ready Capital Sells MSRs / Zillow Emphasizes its Mortgage Lender / Goldman Brings Prime Non-Agency MBS / MCT Receives Patent August 8, 2024 Brandon Ivey Ready Capital sold the MSRs as part of an effort to exit investments in the residential market to put a greater emphasis on commercial loans.Read More
Liquidations From Ginnie MBS Increase in 2Q August 7, 2024 Brandon Ivey Halfway through 2024, Lakeview/Bayview Loan Servicing was the leader in removals from Ginnie MBS, with $11.33 billion.Read More
Short Takes: UWM’s Haul From MSR Sales / GSEs, FHA Extend ROV Compliance Date / Refi Applications Jump / Neuberger Berman Back as MBS Issuer / Correction on UWM’s Market Share Goal August 7, 2024 Brandon Ivey UWM took in net proceeds of $2.4 billion from MSR sales in the first half of 2024.Read More
Nonbank Lenders Push Up Prime Non-Agency MBS Issuance August 6, 2024 James Dohnert Nonbanks increased their contributions to prime non-agency MBS issued in the second quarter as Chase pulled back somewhat.Read More
Angel Oak REIT Takes Loss in Second Quarter August 6, 2024 James Dohnert The REIT associated with Angel Oak Companies reported a small loss in the second quarter after posting a profit in the first quarter.Read More
GSEs’ Mortgage Portfolios Increase in Second Quarter August 6, 2024 Dennis Hollier Holdings of both mortgage-backed securities and mortgages rose in the quarter, with MBS totals up 5.9% and mortgages up 4.1%.Read More