FHA, VA Gain MI Market Share in First Quarter May 16, 2025 John Bancroft The FHA/VA share of primary MI volume increased from 60.5% of activity in the fourth quarter of 2024 to 63.8% in the first quarter of 2025.Read More
CFPB Looks to Rescind COVID-19 Mortgage Servicing Rule May 16, 2025 Shannon Clark The rule offered temporary amendments under Regulation X to borrowers affected by a COVID-19-related hardship.Read More
GSE Green, Social Bonds Face Uncertain Future May 16, 2025 Dennis Hollier Social and green bonds from the GSEs have seen strong demand.Read More
Chase Ramping Up Issuance of MBS With Non-QMs May 16, 2025 Brandon Ivey It will be the second issuance this year from Chase on its non-QM shelf, following one deal in 2024.Read More
Short Takes: Freddie Updates LPA / UWM Launches New Tech / Foreclosures Steady in April / Homebuilder Confidence Wavers May 16, 2025 Brandon Ivey Freddie is touting the use of machine learning in LPA and cost savings for lenders.Read More
Refis Drive Agency MBS Issuance Up in April May 15, 2025 John Bancroft April’s gain came mostly from a 32.2% jump in securitization of refinance loans.Read More
Angel Oak REIT Plans $40 Million Debt Offering May 15, 2025 Brandon Ivey Proceeds from the offering could be used for investments in non-qualified mortgages and other assets.Read More
Republicans Look to Boost Production of Manufactured Housing May 15, 2025 Brandon Ivey “In many areas of our nation, starter homes simply do not exist at an affordable price,” said Rep. John Rose, R-TN.Read More
Pulte Provides More Details on Fraud Involving GSEs May 15, 2025 Dennis Hollier “I think we’ve referred five or six different people to the DOJ, just in terms of Chinese and North Koreans working in the companies,” Pulte said.Read More
Short Takes: Strong Demand for HELOC Securitization / New Prime Non-Agency MBS / Annaly Increasing Expanded-Credit MBS Issuance May 15, 2025 Brandon Ivey Angel Oak Capital Advisors' first HELOC securitization was six times oversubscribed.Read More
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