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DBRS cautioned that the representations and warranties on the deal are relatively weak and include a sunset provision after 13 months.

Production of loans with FHA, VA and rural housing guaranties held up a little better than the other sectors, with estimated originations slipping 1.0 percent from the fourth quarter.

MorVest's David Fleig predicted that nonbanks – which have been gaining market share the past two years – eventually will move to convert some of their MSR assets into cash via bulk sales.

But Moody’s acknowledged that mortgage warehouse securitizations can be operationally complex.

UWM is offering “rate incentives” for jumbo borrowers with FICO scores north of 740, and a promise to close the loan in 25 days or less…

“If nothing is done in the near term, the natural progression could be a spillover of mortgage originations that favor the private-label market,” S&P said.