Repurchases of delinquent loans from Ginnie MBS pools jumped sharply in May, including a significant number of performing loans under COVID-19 forbearance plans. (Includes data chart.)

Instead of larger, multi-issuer uniform MBS pools, FHFA wants seller/servicers to closely monitor the prepayment speeds of their broker/correspondent channels to ensure closer alignment of Fannie/Freddie pools.

There’s a growing fear that Ginnie Mae buyouts may soon spike as nonbanks join the “party” to protect themselves.

With Ginnie Mae forbearance requests now at 13% of outstandings, FHA has introduced a “temporary” policy to cover loans in progress.

Nonbank Ginnie Mae issuers increased their borrowings under the PTAP program in May but not significantly. Next up: FHA’s forbearance policy on loans in progress.

Will the FHA hike premiums as a way to allay forbearance risk on Ginnie Mae-backed loans? Probably not, but it’s an option.

As the COVID-19 economic picture worsens, the GSEs are getting more discerning about what type of loans they will purchase.

Designed to aid MBS issuers hurt by the pandemic, the Ginnie Mae PTAP has received high marks thus far. Details about usage could be released before the weekend starts.

A loan-level pricing adjustment payment grid is expected shortly from FHA. The charges could have a profound impact on the Ginnie Mae market.