Shellpoint Loses Some Share in Non-Agency MBS Servicing August 17, 2023 James Dohnert Shellpoint handled servicing on $3.10 billion in non-agency MBS issued in the second quarter of this year, a 33.2% decline from the previous quarter.Read More
Change Moves Faster with Latest MBS August 17, 2023 James Dohnert Mortgages in the new non-QM MBS from Change have seasoned for an average of just one month.Read More
UBS Settles with DOJ on Pre-2008 Claims August 15, 2023 Brandon Ivey The DOJ alleged that UBS misled investors in 40 non-agency MBS, violating the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act.Read More
Short Takes: New-Home Loan Applications Level Off / New REIT for Roc / Another Pivot for Altisource Asset Management? August 15, 2023 Brandon Ivey Altisource Asset Management shifted in recent years from asset management to aggregating non-agency mortgages. Another shift could be in the works...Read More
A Commanding NA MBS Market Share for UWM August 14, 2023 James Dohnert Among the top 10 contributors to such securities, just one was a federally insured depository: PrimeLending.Read More
Short Takes: Elevated Interest Rates for FHA / Loss for FoA / WAMC Goes with AGMIT August 9, 2023 Brandon Ivey Interest rates on FHA mortgages are at levels last seen in 2002.Read More
Angel Oak's REIT Takes Loss in Second Quarter August 8, 2023 James Dohnert Angel Oak's REIT posted a $3.6 million loss after reporting a small profit to start the year.Read More
New Jersey-Based MH Lender Slated for Sale August 7, 2023 Paul Muolo AFR's CEO is Richard Dubnoff, its founder Corey Dubnoff...Read More
AGMIT Reports 2Q Earnings Amid WAMC Acquisition Talks August 7, 2023 James Dohnert As AGMIT continues its talks to acquire WAMC, the company reported a modest profit for the second quarter...Read More
Velocity Stays Profitable as Loan Portfolio Grows August 4, 2023 James Dohnert Business-purpose lender, Velocity Financial, grew its loan production by 19.2% in the second quarter of this year.Read More