Banks originating non-agency mortgages could better compete with the government-sponsored enterprises if the threshold for appraisal exemptions in case of residential real estate properties is raised, industry participants said.
Redwood Trust’s mortgage banking income in the fourth quarter was essentially level compared to the previous quarter even with lower origination volume and strong competition in the non-agency market.
Originations of non-agency jumbo mortgages declined in the fourth quarter as well as full year 2018, according to an Inside Nonconforming Markets analysis. The sector also lost market share with lenders noting weak demand. [Includes one data chart]
Redwood Trust announced last week that it plans to acquire 5 Arches, an originator and asset manager of business-purpose real estate loans. Redwood acquired a 20 percent stake in the lender last year with an option to fully ac-quire the Irvine, CA-based company.
The expansion-minded New Residential Investment Corp., New York, seems to have a thing for self-employed borrowers: Most of its recent non-agency MBS deals are stuffed with the product.
Originations of non-agency mortgages have taken a hit since the ability-to-repay rule came into effect, according to an analysis published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last week.
To better compete with banks, several prominent nonbank lenders recently launched new non-agency products, including prime jumbo mortgages and non-qualified mortgages.
Angel Oak Companies set company records for originations of non-qualified mortgages in 2018 and officials expect more growth this year. “Non-QM is booming, we’re going to set an all-time record in December and we’ve set records each quarter in 2018,” said Tom Hutchens, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions. “We’re continuing to see more people participate in the market, which is a great thing.” Through the first three quarters of 2018, Angel Oak ...
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