Mortgage earnings among a group of 22 banks declined by 12% on a sequential basis in the first quarter of 2022. The downward movement was anything but uniform, with some banks posting large swings up and down. The movements were largely driven by interest rate trends. (Includes data chart.)

Owning mortgage servicing rights proved to be a great counter-hedge to an ugly origination market in the first quarter. At least two nonbanks benefited: Mr. Cooper and New Residential Investment.

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With interest rates starting to rise, production income took a hit in the fourth quarter of 2021. While servicing income increased, the mortgage business was less profitable. (Includes data chart.)

With interest rate trends pushing the mortgage industry toward a down cycle, nonbanks reported a decline in fourth-quarter earnings. Margins remain a hot topic among the biggest players in the market. (Includes data chart.)

Finance of America had more than $1 billion of goodwill at the end of September. In the fourth quarter, the company determined its stock price was too low to recognize the benefit, prompting a massive loss.

Mortgage banking income among banks and thrifts declined by nearly 25% during the fourth quarter of 2021. JPMorgan Chase was not immune but managed to lead the pack for the full year. (Includes data chart.)

Rocket Mortgage, the big Kahuna of home finance, was not immune from higher interest rates in the fourth quarter. Still, the nonbank is rewarding shareholders with a special dividend of $1.01.

Among a group of 21 prominent banks that have reported earnings for the fourth quarter, nearly every institution took a hit on mortgage earnings. For many, originations declined along with margins.