Another Strong Quarter for Non-Agency MBS Issuance November 8, 2024 James Dohnert Purchase-mortgage volume grew faster than refi activity in non-agency MBS issued during the third quarter. (Includes three data tables.)Read More
Redwood Profits Decline Slightly in 3Q November 8, 2024 James Dohnert Redwood Trust reported a slight dip in earnings from the second to the third quarter due to rate volatility among loans in its portfolio.Read More
Chase Offers Incentives for Jumbo Borrowers at the Bank October 25, 2024 James Dohnert Chase continues to push for ways to leverage its mortgage lending platform to bring in high net worth individuals to the bank.Read More
Jumbo Lending Looks Likely to Slow in 4Q October 25, 2024 James Dohnert The seasonal decline in purchase-mortgage originations and interest rate trends will likely prompt jumbo lending to slow in the fourth quarter.Read More
Digital Mortgage Exchange HomeLend Raises Funds October 25, 2024 James Dohnert HomeLend, which aims to increase liquidity in the mortgage market, completed a new investment round.Read More
News Briefs October 25, 2024 James Dohnert Click n’ Close expands shared appreciation mortgage product offering; and Kiavi promotes Tim Lawlor to the post of chief financial officer.Read More
Prime Growth Outpaces Expanded-Credit in Non-Agency MBS October 11, 2024 James Dohnert JPMorgan Chase remained the top issuer of non-agency MBS in the third quarter, increasing its issuance by 25.8%. (Includes data tables.)Read More
Maxex Expands Guidelines for Jumbos in Marketplace October 11, 2024 James Dohnert The move aims to bring Maxex’s jumbo program more in line with conventionally underwritten loans.Read More
Core Product Share of GSE Business Increases in 3Q October 11, 2024 James Dohnert Noncore products include conforming jumbos, investor loans, cash-out refis and mortgages for second homes. (Includes data table.)Read More
Brokers Gain Share in Nonconforming Market September 27, 2024 James Dohnert Brokers took ground in nonconforming loan originations from retail and correspondent lenders during the first half of 2024. (Includes two data tables.)Read More