James Dohnert

Jumbo MBS Performing Well, At Least for Now

May 11, 2023

Fitch Ratings has warned that jumbo MBS could face ratings pressure due to newer production.

Business-Purpose Lending Down, But Still Profitable

May 11, 2023

Lenders that focus on non-agency business-purpose lending are seeing success while traditional mortgage lenders struggle.

Jumbo Correspondent Sales Down in 2022

May 11, 2023

James Dohnert

Sales of jumbos in the correspondent channel fell by 50.9% on an annual basis in 2022.

Non-QMs an Option for Borrowers in Cannabis Industry

May 10, 2023

James Dohnert

While many states have approved of cannabis sales, it's still considered a Schedule I substance on the federal level.

As Banks Falter, Annaly Sees an Opportunity in Jumbos, EC...

May 8, 2023

James Dohnert

Annaly was the largest nonbank issuer of prime jumbo and expanded-credit MBS in 2022...

UWM Helps to Fuel Prime Non-Agency MBS in 1Q23

May 5, 2023

James Dohnert

Issuance of prime non-agency mortgage-backed securities bounced back after a dismal fourth quarter, but activity was well below the highs of the first quarter of 2022. (Includes three data charts.)

First Republic’s Failure Creates Jumbo-Sized Hole

May 5, 2023

James Dohnert

The sale of First Republic Bank to Chase has opened a door for nonbanks hoping to expand in the jumbo market.

Redwood Preps for Jumbo Moves Amid Bank Woes

May 5, 2023

James Dohnert

Redwood envisions a strong year for its jumbo conduit businesses amid turmoil in the bank sector.

Annaly Eyes Increase in Capital for Residential Credit Business

May 5, 2023

James Dohnert

Annaly Capital Management plans to increase dedicated capital for its residential credit business with an emphasis on taking banks’ expanded-credit loans.

Jumbo Sales Through the Correspondent Channel Drop in 2022

May 5, 2023

James Dohnert

Sales of jumbo mortgages through the correspondent channel plummeted in 2022 as elevated interest rates cut into production. (Includes data chart.)

Articles by James Dohnert

Jumbo MBS Performing Well, At Least for Now

Business-Purpose Lending Down, But Still Profitable

Jumbo Correspondent Sales Down in 2022

Non-QMs an Option for Borrowers in Cannabis Industry

As Banks Falter, Annaly Sees an Opportunity in Jumbos, EC...

UWM Helps to Fuel Prime Non-Agency MBS in 1Q23

First Republic’s Failure Creates Jumbo-Sized Hole

Redwood Preps for Jumbo Moves Amid Bank Woes

Annaly Eyes Increase in Capital for Residential Credit Business

Jumbo Sales Through the Correspondent Channel Drop in 2022

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