Endorsements of FHA and VA insured loans increased by 9.2% in the third quarter while total first-lien originations declined. (Includes three data tables.)

Some $30.43 billion in Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities was issued last month. FHA volume held up better than VA activity. (Includes two data tables.)

High interest rates and tighter credit boxes led to a decrease in originations of non-agency jumbos in the third quarter of 2023. (Includes data table.)

Overall deliveries to the GSEs fell 11.0% in October and were down 51.2% year-to-date compared to 2022. That’s largely due to the decline in refis, which are off 85% compared to the first 10 months of last year. (Includes two data tables.)

Rocket’s latest MBS of closed-end second-lien loans is anticipated to be sized at $371 million.

New non-QM and jumbo securitizations hit the market; The Mortgage Calculator launches DSCR product.

Broker powerhouse United Wholesale Mortgage had the second-strongest showing, topping the market in 12 states. (Includes two data charts.)

GSE MBS issuance involving purchase mortgages (and refis) crested in June. Issuance volume declined by 10.4% on a monthly basis in July, though activity at the lender level was far from uniform. (Includes two data charts.)

Chase Home Finance solidified its position as the largest GSE servicer in the second quarter while the servicing portfolio at second-ranked Wells Fargo continued to shrink.

Most GSE sellers increased production in the second quarter, though first-half deliveries were still off 60.9% from a year ago. (Includes two data charts.)