September 10, 2021

Expanded-Credit Lending Near Pre-COVID Levels in Second Quarter

The expanded-credit sector is finally bouncing back from the disruptions faced for much of 2020. Originations in the second quarter of 2021 were close to pre-pandemic levels. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Dataset for Non-Agency MBS Could Finally Get Updated

MISMO and SFA are leading separate efforts to update and modernize the dataset used by various non-agency MBS participants. Read More

Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Lending Ticks Up in Second Quarter

A rise in interest rates near the end of March helped lift ARM originations in the second quarter. Still, the product’s market share remained well below pre-pandemic levels. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Investors See Benefits from GSE-Eligible Loans in Non-Agency MBS

For investors willing to shift from the agency MBS market into non-agency deals, the flow of GSE-eligible mortgages in non-agency MBS looks like a good proposition. Lenders, meanwhile, are taking a hit on pricing. Read More

Mixed Trends Among Nonprime Servicers in Second Quarter

Among a group of 15 servicers tracked by this publication, nonprime servicing balances were essentially unchanged between March and June. At the servicer level, there were some fluctuations. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Chase Issues Largest Prime Non-Agency MBS of the Year

Chase issued another prime non-agency MBS with a balance topping $1.0 billion. The firm also issued an investment-property deal while Lone Star offered an expanded-credit MBS. Read More

Two Fintech Mortgage Lenders Raise New Capital

Point has received more than $1.0 billion in new capital commitments while HomeLight received $363 million in new funding. Read More

News Briefs

Non-QM warehouse securitization from Credit Suisse; HALO completes $450 million capital raise for rent-to-own platform; Milo launches wholesale lending for foreign national borrowers; Angel Oak restarts foreign national program; Redwood teams up with Frontiers Capital on venture investing effort. Read More

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Expanded-Credit Lending Near Pre-COVID Levels in Second Quarter

Dataset for Non-Agency MBS Could Finally Get Updated

Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Lending Ticks Up in Second Quarter

Investors See Benefits from GSE-Eligible Loans in Non-Agency MBS

Mixed Trends Among Nonprime Servicers in Second Quarter

Chase Issues Largest Prime Non-Agency MBS of the Year

Two Fintech Mortgage Lenders Raise New Capital

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September 10, 2021

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