The lender curtailed its jumbo lending in the early days of the pandemic. Now, jumbos account for a growing share of United Wholesale’s production and the firm is issuing non-agency MBS.

An increase in jumbo originations helped to grow servicing portfolios at many shops during the second quarter. Top-ranked Wells Fargo, however, saw its jumbo servicing portfolio decline. (Includes data chart.)

The REIT sources the bulk of its acquisitions of non-QMs from lending units affiliated with Angel Oak Companies, leaving more time for asset management and securitization activities.

In the past two weeks, $2.74 billion of non-agency MBS were gobbled up by investors. GSE-eligible mortgages for non-owner-occupied properties accounted for half of the dollar volume in the deals.

After a narrow loss in the first quarter, Impac boosted its non-QM originations, but the nonbank’s loss widened in the second quarter. Still, officials at the company are optimistic about the sector.

Non-agency forbearance increases; new securitization involving contracts tied to home price appreciation; new commercial mortgage product for brokers; Sachem’s income increases in 2Q.

Annaly’s new conduit is acquiring non-QMs along with GSE-eligible mortgages for investment properties. Previously, the REIT’s main avenue for acquisitions was through bulk purchases.

Angelo Gordon Mortgage Investment Trust expects returns as high as 18% from securitizing non-QMs. The REIT and others are working to increase their acquisitions of the loans.

Acquisitions of non-agency mortgages increased and income declined during the second quarter at MFA Financial. The REIT is putting an emphasis on business purpose loans.

The three servicers added significant volume to their portfolios thanks to the surge in non-agency MBS issuance during the second quarter of 2021. The performance of securitized loans also continues to improve. (Includes data chart.)