Combined, non-agency jumbos and conforming jumbos accounted for 16.1% of total originations during the third quarter. Nonbanks are increasing their lending as some banks pull back. (Includes three data tables.)

It’s never too early to assess hiring plans for a new year. But this time around, it’s a bit trickier given a new power base in Washington and the prospect for higher interest rates.

Increasingly, nonbanks have a large chunk of their assets tied up in mortgage servicing rights — some more than others. Is that a problem? (Includes data table.)