Change Seeing Success with Non-QM Program June 20, 2023 James Dohnert Change recently issued its first expanded-credit MBS to receive a AAA rating.Read More
Short Takes: Servicers Reduce Staff / New Non-QM MBS / Homebuilder Buydown Tactics June 16, 2023 Brandon Ivey Staffing levels at servicers are declining, though not nearly at the rate seen on the origination side.Read More
Rocket, FirstKey Team on Closed-End Second Securitization June 15, 2023 Brandon Ivey It's the first securitization from Rocket of closed-end second liens.Read More
Short Takes: Fed’s Impact on Mortgage Rates / FHA Servicers Struggled Amid COVID / Ginnie Extends RON / Unknown Lenders in Annaly’s MBS June 15, 2023 Brandon Ivey Just because the Fed paused its interest rate increases doesn't mean rates on mortgages will stop going up.Read More
Short Takes: FHA Offers Translated Docs / Redwood Cuts Dividend / Strong Demand for Change’s MBS / New Hire at Cenlar June 14, 2023 Brandon Ivey and Paul Muolo The translated documents include loan application materials, model documents and various disclosures...Read More
Redwood Partners With Oaktree on Bridge Loans June 13, 2023 Brandon Ivey Redwood's CoreVest originated $264 million of bridge loans in the first quarter of 2023.Read More
In Limbo: The Future of Select Portfolio Servicing June 12, 2023 Paul Muolo Roughly $1.6 billion in advances were attached to the portfolio.Read More
Jumbo Sector Takes a Hit in First Quarter June 9, 2023 John Bancroft Jumbo lending held up relatively well in 2022 as interest rates increased. That trend ended in the first quarter of 2023.Read More
Short Takes: Foreclosures Increase / Affordability Improves / Upgrades for Velocity’s MBS June 9, 2023 Brandon Ivey Foreclosure filings increased in May.Read More
Jumbo Servicing Portfolios Grow Somewhat in First Quarter June 8, 2023 James Dohnert Limited prepayment activity it helping to prop up jumbo servicing portfolios.Read More