Shift to purchases: Higher rates squeeze 2026 refi volume
The Mortgage Bankers Association lowered its refi expectations by 5% this month, as rising mortgage rates are dampening borrowers' positions.
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Why delinquencies from one particular year stand out
The latest investor statements show the persistence of a trend in which one vintage has a higher rate of distress than others, Morningstar DBRS finds.
UWM, Rocket drive early VantageScore 4.0 adoption, others lag
On Aug. 14, over 30% of the loans sent to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from each company were scored using VantageScore 4.0.
What Fannie Mae’s new rate outlook means for originations
So far, annual home lending growth is on track to slow, but not stop, with some positive developments surfacing amid broader challenges.
Investor debates Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac valuations
Jon Oksenholt, who holds more of Freddie's shares, recently took issue with a Pershing Square assessment of the two government-sponsored enterprises.
Home equity, non-QM deals dominate summer RMBS
Homeowners won't trade in their cheap mortgages so lenders keep finding other ways to reach that equity. Bond buyers keep showing up.
How AD manages non-QM, second liens in securitization
The company's affiliate has been issuing non-QM deals that include a small percentage of second liens, some of which also involve alternative documentation.
Proprietary reverse loans overtake HECMs for 54% market share
Lenders reported July declines of HECM endorsements and new securities issuances, but proprietary lending drove a 28% year-over-year surge in originations.
Angel Oak repositions capital for careful non-QM competition
The real-estate investment trust affiliate has been focusing on making more funding available for new loans but also seeks to hold the line on credit quality.
How much are the GSEs’ retained portfolios growing?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are under directives to make mortgage-backed securities purchases that can exert downward pressure on rates or limit increases.
Freddie Mac’s earnings soar, competition for loans heats up
Positive changes in credit provisions contributed to a multiyear high in net income as the GSE and its rival fought to purchase lenders' single-family loans.
New expense projections could revive interest in GSE reform
The Congressional Budget Office's latest read on loan and guarantee costs points to the risks and value of government-sponsored enterprises in conservatorship.
Second-lien issuance expected to reach $41 billion this year
So far this year, the volume of closed-end second and home equity line of credit securitizations is near last year's $29 billion, Bank of America Securities said.
Barnard’s planned exit from Janus Henderson prompts Titan Square removal
Given Barnard's stature, and since the new leadership structure is not yet in place, Titan Square Mile said it would remove the funds from its Academy of Funds.
Large drop in new defaults may signal reprieve for servicers
The drop in the annual metric for FHA loans was the biggest in over four years but other performance indicators ICE Mortgage Technology tracked were mixed.
Barclays trading boss hunts for growth against Wall Street giants
The global markets unit contributed over a third of the bank's revenue in the first quarter, underlining how the business underpins Barclays' global ambitions.
SEC reporting overhaul draws mixed reviews
A Securities and Exchange Commission proposal to change reporting requirements for public companies has drawn mixed reactions, with some groups warning that reduced transparency could harm markets.
Budget for 6.3% rates through 2027, Fannie Mae warns
Economists at the government-sponsored enterprise have been lowering their single-family origination volume estimates for several months.
Agency MBS issuance slows in June on fewer refis
However, for the second quarter, increased home purchase mortgage activity contributed to an industry-wide 11% increase in agency securitizations, BTIG said.
Bank uses a twist on credit-linked notes for capital relief
OceanFirst Financial worked with an asset manager to apply the structure to a $1.5 billion portfolio of residential mortgages.
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