Associated Banc-Corp will take a loss in the fourth quarter; Chase packages seasoned jumbos in non-agency MBS; Octane Lending expands ABS issuance; another whole-business ABS from Jersey Mike’s.

Growth in securitizations of home equity loans slowed in the third quarter from an exponential pace earlier in the year. Still, issuance was up, with Rocket leading the way. (Includes two data tables.)

An affiliate of Proprietary Capital won some significant rulings this week in a lawsuit against Mr. Cooper. The dispute involved early buyouts from Ginnie Mae MBS.

More and more industry insiders believe the Trump administration will attempt to release Fannie and Freddie from conservatorship.

Cardinal Financial issued the first Ginnie Mae MBS backed by VA loans with FICO 10 T credit scores.

Acra Lending is just one of many businesses that are controlled by New York investment giant HPS. But now that BlackRock is buying HPS, what might the future hold for the non-QM lender/servicer?

Delinquencies have hampered performance in newer vintage prime non-agency MBS.

Increasing investor demand and a need for insurance companies to diversify risk has led to growing interest in the insurance-linked securities market and catastrophe bond issuance.

ABS receive no-action relief on Rule 15c2-11 reporting; Ellington Management Group to securitize closed-end second liens.

Homebuying interest increased after the November election, a new Redfin survey found. Also, homebuyers are willing to compromise to purchase a more affordable home.