Though similar in borrower base, securitized closed-end second liens perform much better than home equity lines of credit.

Many expanded-credit MBS are performing better than Fitch Ratings’ initial expectations. The rating service also completed a review of ratings on jumbo MBS, resulting in more limited upgrade activity.

A growing non-QM MBS sector might be hamstrung by a lack of uniform underwriting and a variety of smaller originators.

Issuance of non-agency mortgage-backed securities declined during the second quarter of 2026. Non-agency issuance involving GSE-eligible mortgages, though, was up slightly. (Includes data tables.)

Issuance of prime non-agency mortgage-backed securities increased by 17.0% on a quarterly basis in the first quarter of 2026. (Includes three data tables.)

During the third quarter of 2025, Pennymac once again passed JPMorgan Chase as the largest contributor to prime non-agency mortgage-backed securities. (Includes three data tables.)

Figure Lending issued a securitization of home equity lines of credit this week with AG Mortgage Investment Trust acting as the retaining sponsor, a once uncommon practice in the non-agency market that’s gaining traction.

Delinquencies and loan modifications on securitized non-QMs resumed increasing in May. Issuance from 2023 is performing worse than prior vintages while deals from 2024 have benefited from improved underwriting.

A cornucopia of non-agency MBS hit the market in early July.

Impairment rate on securitized non-QMs rises in May; Rocket offering bridge loans; architecture firm to acquire non-QM lender; Chimera unit aggregating HEIs for securitization.