Growth in securitizations of home equity loans slowed in the third quarter from an exponential pace earlier in the year. Still, issuance was up, with Rocket leading the way. (Includes two data tables.)

Most of the banking industry’s biggest players in residential MBS reported substantial increases in the value of their holdings in the third quarter. (Includes two data tables.)

Third-quarter profits at the government-sponsored enterprises go up and down with their credit reserves. (Includes data table.)