The researchers noted that the views expressed in the report are not (necessarily) those of the Dallas Fed or of any entity within the Federal Reserve System.

In case you haven't noticed: Jumbo rates continue to be cheaper than Fannie/Freddie rates...

Higher interest rates took a bite out of Angel Oak Mortgage’s profits in the fourth quarter, but its non-QM originations continue to remain strong. The firm also plans to maintain regular issuance of MBS.

Velocity increased its income and originations from the third to the fourth quarter. The lender focuses on non-agency business-purpose loans.

Banks and thrifts held $2.23 trillion of first liens at the end of the year, up 1.7% from the end of September. Trends varied considerably among the megabanks. (Includes data chart.)

The nomination of Sandra Thompson to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency moved forward this week when the Senate Banking Committee voted 13-11 in her favor.

Billions of dollars in delinquent FHA/VA mortgages are still available for purchase in the whole-loan market if you have the knack for rehab-and-release. But for how long?

In case you haven’t noticed, MBS prices are sagging a bit these days, courtesy of higher interest rates. Trading volume is lower, but not exceedingly. What’s ahead? Mostly fog.

The enterprise resumed marketing a credit-risk transfer transaction this week after a brief pause tied to volatility in the financial markets.

Net losses, recovery rates and delinquencies for auto ABS took performance hits in January, according to S&P.