Non-Agency MBS Issuance Fizzles in Fourth Quarter

Issuance of non-agency MBS declined by 41.5% from the third to the fourth quarter. On an annual basis, volume was off 12.7% as the market struggled to recover from volatility in March. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Outlook on Non-Agency MBS Issuance: Bright and Gloomy

Some analysts expect prime non-agency MBS issuance to increase by 60% in 2021. Expanded-credit deals are also likely to rebound. Read More

Redwood Jumbo Volume Up in 4Q20, Expanded-Credit Lags

The REIT set a company record for locked jumbo business in the third quarter and then went on to break it in the fourth quarter. Redwood is focusing on prime jumbos as its expanded-credit lending has stalled. Read More

Figure Planning Jumbo MBS Showcasing Blockchain

The fintech upstart aims to issue a jumbo MBS during the first quarter of 2021 using blockchain technology. Mike Cagney’s shop also has applied for a bank charter. Read More

New QM Standards Likely to Take a Bite Out of Non-QM Market

Non-agency lenders will no longer have to look to stringent underwriting requirements set by the CFPB, which will likely shift some non-QM lending in-to the QM sector. Read More

Experts Critical of CSBS’ Nonbank Servicing Proposal

The servicing standards proposed by the CSBS for nonbanks need to be significantly overhauled or dropped altogether, according to industry com-mentors. Read More

Non-Agency MBS Kicks Off New Year with Three Deals

Goldman is set to issue a prime non-agency MBS backed by new production while affiliates of Caliber and Verus brought deals collateralized by seasoned loans. Read More

News Briefs

Citadel rebrands as Acra Lending; minimal non-agency MBS downgrades following review by Fitch; non-QM impairments decline; non-agency forbearance down slightly. Read More

Mutual of Omaha to Issue Securitization With Proprietary Reverse Mortgages

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Non-Agency MBS Issuance Fizzles in Fourth Quarter

Outlook on Non-Agency MBS Issuance: Bright and Gloomy

Redwood Jumbo Volume Up in 4Q20, Expanded-Credit Lags

Figure Planning Jumbo MBS Showcasing Blockchain

New QM Standards Likely to Take a Bite Out of Non-QM Market

Experts Critical of CSBS’ Nonbank Servicing Proposal

Non-Agency MBS Kicks Off New Year with Three Deals

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