A federal court vacated its prior decision on a case regarding regulation of home equity investment products, allowing a lower court’s decision to dismiss the case to stand.
Newfi Wholesale launches bank statement analysis offering; Columbia Threadneedle Investments partners with Long Run Partners to securitize non-agency mortgages.
Amid pressure from some lender trade groups, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increased their investments in agency MBS during the third quarter. The move can drive down mortgage rates and goose GSE profits. (Includes data table.)
Beginning in December, the Federal Reserve will adjust its balance sheet strategy and no longer reinvest proceeds from payoffs of agency MBS into more MBS.
Non-agency MBS issuance is up sharply this year and is expected to rise again in 2026. Delinquencies on the loans are increasing but investors are counting on cushions from home equity to help prevent losses.