November 19, 2024By Dennis HollierRefi Volume at GSEs Up 66.4% on Monthly Basis in OctoberDeliveries of refinances to the government-sponsored enterprises jumped from $9.37 billion in September to $15.59 billion in October.
November 19, 2024By Brandon IveyLenders Call on GSEs to Rescind Property Insurance DirectiveThe GSEs detailed the property insurance requirements in bulletins in February, as directed by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
November 19, 2024By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Forbearance Rate Increases / Home Price Appreciation Stalls / FHFA Increases GSEs’ Multifamily Cap Slightly / Scott Calls for Halt on Rulemaking, GuidanceThe share of mortgages in forbearance increased from 0.34% as of the end of September to 0.47% at the end of October, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
November 5, 2024By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Volatility Expected for Interest Rates / First-Time Homebuyers Get Older / Angelo Gordon REIT Buying Home Equity Loans / PIMCO, Chase Win Fannie RPL Auctions / Positive Outlook for New American Funding
October 4, 2024By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Strong Recapture Rate for Planet Home / Jumbo MBS From Redwood / New CRT From Freddie / Home Improvement Securitization
October 2, 2024By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Chase Wins Auction for NPLs From Freddie / GSE-Eligible Loans in Non-Agency MBS / RTL Securitization / More Funds From HUD to Combat Housing Discrimination