Fed Pondering Slowing Runoff of Balance Sheet March 22, 2024 Dennis Hollier "We’re talking about going to a lower pace," said Fed Chair Jerome Powell.Read More
Chase Puts Closed-End Seconds From Rocket in MBS March 22, 2024 Brandon Ivey Loans originated by Rocket Mortgage account for 80.2% of the planned $316.0 million issuance.Read More
Short Takes: Sales of Existing Homes Jump / New Listings / Some Breathing Room on CRA Requirements / Retroactive NFIP Provision March 22, 2024 Brandon Ivey The sharp increase in existing-home sales in February may just be a blip...Read More
Frozen Fed Will Place Increased Pressure on Lenders March 21, 2024 Brandon Ivey "There are likely several more challenging quarters ahead for mortgage companies," said Eric Orenstein, a senior director at Fitch Ratings.Read More
MBS Investors Beyond Fed Add to Holdings in 4Q March 21, 2024 John Bancroft Most major investor categories increased their holdings of MBS during the fourth quarter, while the Fed continues to let its holdings slowly run off.Read More
Fairholme GSE Lawsuit Is Over; Time for the Appeal? March 21, 2024 Dennis Hollier Now that Judge Lamberth has issued his memorandum and order, the litigants can prepare for the (inevitable?) appeal.Read More
Ginnie Receives Boost in Budget Approved by Congress March 21, 2024 Monica Hogan The budget approved by Congress for Ginnie Mae for fiscal year 2024 included the largest annual increase in funding in the agency's history.Read More
Short Takes: Fed Plans to Slow Balance Sheet Runoff / FHFA to Host AI-Focused TechSprint / Home Improvement Securitization / Downgrade of Old Subprime MBS March 21, 2024 Brandon Ivey The Fed plans to reduce the speed of the runoff of Treasuries and MBS from its balance sheet "fairly soon," according to Fed Chair Jerome Powell.Read More
Ginnie MBS Issuance Up Nearly 10% in February March 20, 2024 Brandon Ivey The increase was driven by refinances, particularly VA refis.Read More
Biden on Housing: ‘Build, Build, Build’ March 20, 2024 Brandon Ivey Starts of single-family homes increased in February and are projected to remain high.Read More