The Non-Agency Mortgage Security Market

Top Non-Agency Prime/Alt A MBS Issuers and Underwriters

The top non-agency prime/ alt A MBS issuers and underwriters by year, including issuance, change from previous year, total deals and market share. Also includes aggregate totals for all issuers and underwriters. 2008 data include quarterly numbers. Data from 2002-2008.

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Poll

Are current mortgage underwriting standards too tough?

Yes, they don’t reflect current market conditions and need to be adjusted to allow borrowers with below 700 FICO scores and smaller downpayments to qualify for mortgages.
Yes, and something needs to be done to significantly reduce repurchase or buyback risk so that lenders don’t apply even tougher underwriting overlays.
No, the standards are appropriate given current risks and the major default problems the mortgage market has experienced over the past several years.

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