Banks reduced their non-agency jumbo lending in the early months of 2024, with nonbanks picking up some of the slack. Deliveries of high-balance mortgages into agency MBS also declined in the first quarter. (Includes three data tables.)
The program provides borrowers a 3% downpayment assistance second lien with up to $15,000 in financing. The loan does not accrue interest and does not require a monthly payment.
Changes could be underway in the subservicing sector. Number-one ranked Cenlar soon may be out from under OCC regulatory sanctions, while Select Portfolio Servicing takes a second trip to the auction block. (Includes data table.)