GSE-eligible mortgages for investment properties are reshaping the prime non-agency MBS market. The loans have somewhat looser underwriting standards than what’s typically seen on prime jumbos. (Includes three data charts.)
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Many jumbo lenders are no longer looking to Appendix Q when originating loans. Instead, they have the option to underwrite loans using GSE automated underwriting systems and obtain QM status.
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GSE investment-property business fell by nearly 50% between the second quarter and the third quarter. Second-home activity was also off, though by a smaller amount. Much of that volume went into the non-agency market, though that could change. (Includes one data chart.)
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HEIs differ from reverse mortgages in that there’s no age limit and the borrower can still have a first mortgage. Separate HEI securitizations were recently issued involving Point and Unlock Technologies.
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Securitizing loans originated by Genesis could generate returns of nearly 20% for New Residential. The acquisition is set to close later this year.
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There’s plenty of non-agency MBS with GSE-eligible mortgages for investment properties, along with prime jumbo deals, expanded-credit mortgages and even some esoteric collateral.
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