Residential MBS Issuance Declines Slightly in First Quarter

Agency MBS issuance declined on a quarterly basis in the first quarter of 2026 while non-agency MBS issuance hit the highest level since the financial meltdown of 2007. Read More

Originations Up on Annual Basis in 1Q at Chase, Wells

Both JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo increased their mortgage originations by more than 40% on an annual basis in the first quarter of 2026. Read More

Trump Admin Plans to Constrain Home Price Appreciation

To limit home price appreciation, the administration is working to sharply increase the supply of homes for sale, particularly newly built homes. Read More

Sales of Existing Homes Decline in March

“Lower consumer confidence and softer job growth continue to hold back buyers,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at NAR. Read More

Short Takes: Mortgage Demand Shifts in March / Applications Tied to New Homes Jump in March / Chase Brings Large HELOC Securitization / LOs Not Top Source of Advice

Locks for conforming mortgages lost market share to FHA loans and nonconforming mortgages in March, according to Optimal Blue. Read More

Residential MBS Issuance Declines Slightly in First Quarter

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