The market share for non-agency jumbos held steady in 2024 while agency high-balance business surged. Some $53.83 billion of mortgages with balances above the baseline conforming loan limit flowed through the agencies in 2024. (Includes three data tables.)
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During a confirmation hearing last week, Trump’s nominee to head FHFA was noncommittal in response to questions about GSE reform, a hint that the administration has other priorities.
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MSR buyers believe that there will be plenty of supply of the asset this year as mortgage originators face difficulties from high interest rates. UWM, the largest lender in the industry, is willing to sell if the price is right.
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The government watchdog said federal agencies associated with housing finance have met three of five critical criteria for mitigating the risk they pose to taxpayers.
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The annual increase in conforming loan limits creates a natural experiment for economists to examine how competition from nonbanks influences the operations of depositories.
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Some SWFs in other countries have extensive ownership interests in major corporations and sweep much of their profits into state coffers.
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