Increases in property taxes and home insurance that bump escrow amounts could put homeowners in financial hardship, according to a new survey by Lereta.

Issuance of GSE Supers MBS remained elevated in the fourth quarter, although down significantly from the previous period. Ginnie remains king of the agency REMIC market. (Includes two data tables.)

Secondary market prices are firming up for non-QM whole loans, but there is chatter among investors that early-stage delinquencies are on the rise. A blip on the radar screen or something else?

S&P Global Ratings projects prime auto loan ABS ratings to remain stable to positive in 2024, but subprime auto ABS ratings could drop.

The potential merger of the two credit card companies will result in significant consolidation in bank credit card portfolios and a new market leader.

Some of the deficiencies highlighted across the credit rating agencies are of a critical nature.

The consumer loans originated through this partnership will be acquired by Pagaya for securitization purposes.

The new Payment Supplement program will allow servicers to temporarily reduce a borrower’s monthly payment by up to 25% without modifying the mortgage’s current interest rate.

Dramatic reversals in provisions for credit losses drove profits at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the fourth quarter of 2023.

MSR buyers? The field is getting crowded and PE-backed investors continue to be aggressive. Even Guild Mortgage is open to the idea of buying, but only if the situation meets its parameters.