FHA Loans Lead Boost in Ginnie Servicing May 1, 2024 Brandon Ivey Lakeview/Bayview Loan Servicing remained the largest Ginnie servicer and increased its market share in the first quarter.Read More
Non-Interest MF Income Drives Freddie 1Q24 Profits May 1, 2024 Dennis Hollier Risk management activities in Freddie's multifamily business generate $1 billion in revenues in the first quarter, more than doubling its 4Q23 figures.Read More
UWM Pays for CEO’s Security, Mentions ‘Threats’ to Ishbia May 1, 2024 Paul Muolo In 2023, UWM awarded Ishbia $12.16 million in compensation, including $1.26 million to cover “security services and equipment."Read More
Redwood Increases Profits in First Quarter May 1, 2024 James Dohnert Redwood's earnings improved following a 53% increase in locked loans in the first quarter.Read More
Short Takes: Mortgage Demand Declines / NewRez Spin-Off a Work in Progress / New HEI Securitization / More Non-Agency MBS May 1, 2024 Brandon Ivey On an annual basis, mortgage applications were down 9.2%.Read More
Fannie Increases Profits Despite Decline in Acquisitions April 30, 2024 Dennis Hollier Acquisitions may be the lowest they've been since the 3Q20, but accounting rules keep earnings on an even keel.Read More
Annaly Leads Expanded-Credit MBS Issuers in First Quarter April 30, 2024 James Dohnert Onslow Bay issued $2.52 billion of expanded-credit MBS in the first quarter, more than triple its issuance in the prior quarter.Read More
Originations, MSR Marks Up at Rithm in First Quarter April 30, 2024 Paul Muolo At the end of March, the REIT valued its MSRs at 165 bps, the highest “mark” since the first quarter of last year...Read More
FHFA Final Rule Codifies Equitable Housing Finance Plans April 30, 2024 Dennis Hollier FHFA turns the equitable housing finance plans of the GSEs and other agency-directed fair housing activities into regulations.Read More
Short Takes: Home Prices Rebound in February / Private-Equity Infusion for Blend / Profit at Two Harbors / Homeownership Unattainable April 30, 2024 Brandon Ivey Home prices jumped in February after a slight decline the previous month.Read More