For the first time in years, the amount of jumbo mortgage servicing outstanding declined on a quarterly basis. Looking forward, forbearance requests are a key issue. (Includes data chart.)

A $335 million deal from Goldman Sachs is the first prime non-agency MBS in the market since mid-March. The transaction includes mortgages originated in the past few months.

A coalition of industry trade groups asked the SEC to revise standards for publicly registered non-agency MBS. They suggested aligning standards with practices for private placements.

Beginning in March, the GSEs loosened certain appraisal standards due to complications from the coronavirus. A number of non-agency lenders are following the GSEs’ lead.

Redwood reduces both debt and the share of its debt subject to potential margin calls; Sprout launches new jumbo product.

The jumbo market was humming along at the start of the year until volatility from the coronavirus disrupted lending in March. Originations of jumbos declined sharply and the sector lost market share. (Includes data chart.)

Neuberger Berman issued a non-QM MBS this week, ending a lull in issuance that started in late February due to volatility from the coronavirus. Other issuers also plan to return to the market.

Angel Oak is originating non-QMs again and a handful of other shops plan to re-enter as well. However, some lenders continue to hold off.

Redwood took a $943 million loss in the first quarter amid volatility from the coronavirus. The REIT laid off about 35% of its employees in April, among other adjustments.

The non-agency MBS market could face problems if it fails to set uniform standards on forbearance, according to the Milken Institute.