In the secondary market, issuers have had to deal with diminished demand for mortgage products originated prior to the recent runup in interest rates. Is the worst behind the sector?
Most companies that issued non-agency MBS with GSE-eligible investment-property loans during the fourth quarter haven’t offered similar deals thus far in 2022.
Spreads on MBS involving non-qualified mortgages have widened due to rising interest rates and excess supply. However, demand is on the rise again as new buyers are entering the space.
Spreads on non-agency MBS issued early this year were wider than the pricing seen near the end of 2021. Industry participants witnessed volatility in the broader financial markets along with an increase in the supply of non-agency MBS.
Issuance of non-agency MBS with deals backed by mortgages bought out from Ginnie Mae MBS has increased in recent months. Once they’re reperforming, those loans can be re-delivered to Ginnie.
Moody’s placed AAA-rated tranches from four warehouse securitizations on review for potential downgrades following a revision to rating criteria that includes harsher treatment of deals that allow for wet loans.
Is it time for non-QM originators to hike the interest rates they charge borrowers? It might be a good idea, that is, if they want to maintain profitability.
Non-agency MBS on offer in recent weeks include deals backed solely by mortgages originated by a Community Development Financial Institution, non-agency mortgages for investment properties and proprietary reverse mortgages.
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