The impairment rate on securitized non-QMs hit 11.1% at the end of February. At the end of 2020, the rate stood at 10.3% after months of steady improvement.
Legal analysts say the bureau’s across-the-board delay on foreclosure starts could face legal challenges. Meanwhile, consumer advocates call for more stringent requirements.
CSBS moving forward with servicing standards for nonbanks; A&D launches jumbo with new QM standards; Angel Oak Commercial Lending expanding into wholesale; Redwood adds Faith Schwartz and Armando Falcon to its board.
The investment-property lender boosted income in 4Q20 with a whole-loan sale. The firm is also planning to issue an MBS backed by recently funded loans in 2Q21.
Nonprime servicing portfolios fell by 0.7% in 4Q20 and 4.1% year-over-year. But Select Portfolio Servicing boosted its receivables during the year. (Includes data chart.)
The volume of jumbo servicing handled by 30 of the top firms in the sector declined by nearly 6% in 2020. The share of borrowers missing payments is increasing. (Includes data chart.)
Non-agency forbearance increases; personnel moves at Deephaven, Wells Fargo and Quontic; new non-agency MBS; a jumbo mortgage symposium; PCMA loosens standards for jumbo product.
Shellpoint processed more than 25% of the dollar volume of non-agency MBS issued in 2020. Servicers continue to grapple with elevated delinquencies, forbearance and concerns about disclosures. (Includes data chart.)