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Short Takes: Forbearance Declines / GSEs Extend Multifamily Forbearance / Jumbo MBS from AIG / New Chair of MFA’s Board

June 4, 2021

While forbearance readings gradually head down, some 4.0% of mortgages outstanding are still in the loss mitigation status.

First-time Buyers Hang on in a Sagging Purchase Market

June 3, 2021

John Bancroft

First-timer loans with private mortgage insurance slipped to 38.6% in the first quarter, down 9 basis points, while the share of FTHB loans with no MI was basically unchanged.

Next Up for the Biden Administration: GSE Reform (Not Really)

June 3, 2021

Paul Muolo

Well, at least the White House is thinking about it...

Ellington Stocks Latest MBS with a Mix of Non-QMs

June 3, 2021

Brandon Ivey

Roughly one-third of mortgages have seasoned for more than two years and were called from previously issued MBS.

New Study: Origination Profits Get Nicked but Remain Solid

June 3, 2021

Paul Muolo

Overall, the average pre-tax production profit totaled 124 basis points in 1Q21 more than double the year ago reading of 61 bps. The 4Q20 measurement: 137 bps...