Wells Fargo was a major player in the jumbo correspondent channel, with a nearly 20% market share. A handful of banks have a strong presence in this category, while nonbank competitors have faced hurdles.
Going forward, the FHFA will seek public comments when the GSEs are looking to launch new activities or products. There are also some broad exceptions to the public notice standard.
In October, new standards for qualified mortgages took effect. It turns out that a provision in the final rule also applies to non-QMs, which could limit originations of loans where lenders look at only a small number of a borrower’s bank statements.
United Wholesale Mortgage is offering prime jumbo borrowers a 2-1 or 1-0 temporary rate buydown. Meanwhile, A&D Mortgage announced temporary 3-2-1- and 2-1 rate buydowns.
If lenders want to set themselves apart in an increasingly competitive purchase market, they will have to become experts in the non-QM space, according to officials at Deephaven Mortgage.
The adjustable-rate mortgage share of total production increased slightly in the third quarter, even though originations of the product drastically declined. (Includes data chart.)
There are still areas in the country where the jumbo market can grow, according to industry analysts. The only concern is if home prices fall as drastically in 2023 as some economists are predicting.
It’s been a tough year for non-QM shops as lenders adjust to a new rate-driven reality. Company closings appear to be picking up, but some believe the worst of it might be over. The latest to cease originations: Athas.
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