Most nonbanks reported bigger gains in lending volume in the fourth quarter of 2025 than in production income. MSR valuations continued to drive servicing income lower. (Includes data table.)

Many homeowners are leaning on buy now, pay later products to manage their cash flows, according to a new report from JPMorgan Chase.

The real estate brokerage adjusted the fee model for its Motto Mortgage business and cut off a number of partners.

The SEC’s recent push to update disclosure requirements could prompt issuance of publicly-registered MBS.

Fannie Mae’s retained mortgage portfolio surpassed the size of Freddie Mac’s in January, a first since 2022 as Fannie is adding to its MBS holdings at a faster rate than Freddie.

Despite drifting slightly lower at yearend, bank holding companies in 2025 increased the volume of MBS and ABS held in trading accounts. (Includes two data tables.)

Ken Michlitsch, managing director of the alternative lending group at Morgan Stanley, said the ABS structure was designed to address the needs of both insurance clients and asset managers.

ECGI plans to test tokenization of residential mortgages with up to $10 million of collateral.

The subservicer is working to improve services for nonprime borrowers, by expanding payment options and availability of virtual agents.

Mortgage rates inched higher this week after the U.S. and Israel carried out attacks in Iran, sparking fears of higher energy costs.