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Ginnie Issuance Slows in First Quarter

April 17, 2024

Refi volume delivered to Ginnie spiked in the first quarter while purchase-mortgage activity declined.

Refi Business With Primary MI Jumps in First Quarter

April 10, 2024

The share of refis with MI coverage in the agency MBS market grew from 10.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 14.6% in the first quarter.

First-Quarter Agency MBS Volume Up on Annual Basis

April 5, 2024

John Bancroft

Purchase-mortgage volume at Ginnie Mae increased by 13.9% on an annual basis in the first quarter of 2024.

Ginnie Receives Boost in Budget Approved by Congress

March 21, 2024

Monica Hogan

The budget approved by Congress for Ginnie Mae for fiscal year 2024 included the largest annual increase in funding in the agency's history.

Ginnie MBS Issuance Up Nearly 10% in February

March 20, 2024

Brandon Ivey

The increase was driven by refinances, particularly VA refis.

Short Takes: Todman to Fill In at HUD / Appraisal Requirements in Maui / Equity Prime Leader Pledges $1 Million to MBA Opens Doors / Reprieve From Delisting for Better

March 12, 2024

Brandon Ivey

Adrianne Todman will serve as HUD’s acting secretary following the departure of Marcia Fudge.

Jump in VA Refis a Concern at Ginnie

March 8, 2024

Monica Hogan

According to an analysis by Inside MBS & ABS, $1.88 billion of VA rate/term refinance loans were included in Ginnie MBS issued in February 2024, compared with $298.5 million in January.

Short Takes: Appropriations Bill Includes a Boost for Ginnie / MBA Hopes SEC Rule Is the Ceiling / Another Loss for FoA / Freddie Selling NPLs

March 7, 2024

Brandon Ivey

The appropriations bill includes $54 million in funding for Ginnie for fiscal year 2024 compared with $40 million in funding for FY 2023.

Short Takes: New Cybersecurity Reporting Requirement / Biden Pressed on Affordable Housing / Non-QM Delinquencies Not Leading to Many Losses / New CRT From Fannie

March 5, 2024

Brandon Ivey

Effective immediately, Ginnie issuers must notify the agency of any cybersecurity incident within 48 hours after the issue is detected.

Short Takes: ‘Flirting With’ 7.0% / Pending Home Sales Decline / Jumbo MBS From Redwood / Congress Keeps Government Open for Another Week

March 1, 2024

Brandon Ivey

“The recent boomerang in rates has dampened already tentative homebuyer momentum as we approach the spring, a historically busy season for homebuying,” said Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac.

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Ginnie Issuance Slows in First Quarter

Refi Business With Primary MI Jumps in First Quarter

First-Quarter Agency MBS Volume Up on Annual Basis

Ginnie Receives Boost in Budget Approved by Congress

Ginnie MBS Issuance Up Nearly 10% in February

Short Takes: Todman to Fill In at HUD / Appraisal Requirements in Maui / Equity Prime Leader Pledges $1 Million to MBA Opens Doors / Reprieve From Delisting for Better

Jump in VA Refis a Concern at Ginnie

Short Takes: Appropriations Bill Includes a Boost for Ginnie / MBA Hopes SEC Rule Is the Ceiling / Another Loss for FoA / Freddie Selling NPLs

Short Takes: New Cybersecurity Reporting Requirement / Biden Pressed on Affordable Housing / Non-QM Delinquencies Not Leading to Many Losses / New CRT From Fannie

Short Takes: ‘Flirting With’ 7.0% / Pending Home Sales Decline / Jumbo MBS From Redwood / Congress Keeps Government Open for Another Week

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