All lender types, except HFAs and credit unions, saw GSE deliveries decline in the fourth quarter. For HFAs, that meant a spike in market share, albeit from a low starting point. (Includes two data tables.)

FHA and VA lenders are gearing up for an uptick in purchase, refinance and renovation loans in the new year.

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.)

VA issues circular on foreclosure moratorium; Ginnie is looking for new senior vice president for the Office of Enterprise Data and Technology Solutions.

Although most top-10 GSE lenders increased deliveries to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in November, MBS issuance declined by 7.0% on a monthly basis.

Lenders have launched a variety of products to reduce downpayment costs for GSE-eligible borrowers.

Expanded-credit mortgage originations declined by 8.0% in the third quarter, continuing a downward slide that started earlier this year. (Includes data table.)

The broker share of the government-insured market declined to 20.4% in the third quarter, down from 21.2% in the second quarter. (Includes data table.)

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.)