While first-lien mortgage holdings at banks grew only slightly during the fourth quarter, the mix included more adjustable-rate mortgages than in recent quarters. (Includes data table.)
After explosive growth in the second quarter, originations of adjustable-rate mortgages failed to keep pace with overall originations. (Includes data table.)
Even with shrinking holdings at the three largest depositories, bank and thrift holdings of first-lien mortgages ticked up during the third quarter. (Includes data table.
Life insurance companies are increasingly looking to expand their capital allocation in non-qualified mortgage investments, according to Angel Oak Capital.
Banks and thrifts grew their first-lien portfolios from March to June despite a decline in portfolio sizes of some of the largest depositories. (Includes data table.)
Is Onity Group eyeing a sale? Perhaps. And why not? Servicing values are approaching a 25-year high.
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