Velocity Stays Profitable as Loan Portfolio Grows August 4, 2023 James Dohnert Business-purpose lender, Velocity Financial, grew its loan production by 19.2% in the second quarter of this year.Read More
Short Takes: Fallout From Fitch’s Downgrade: Higher Interest Rates and GSE CRT Ratings / Somewhat Older Loans in Non-Agency MBS August 4, 2023 Brandon Ivey Fitch's downgrade of its rating for the U.S. influenced interest rates on mortgages and had ramifications for GSE CRT.Read More
‘Noncore’ Share of GSE Activity Declining August 3, 2023 James Dohnert The core share of GSE activity increased to 81.2% in the first quarter, up from 79.4% in the previous quarter.Read More
MFA Falters in the Second Quarter August 3, 2023 James Dohnert Despite a strong quarter for originations, MFA Financial recorded a loss in the second quarter of the year.Read More
Short Takes: Freddie Assessing Tax Transcripts / GSEs Also Downgraded / New Non-Agency MBS / HUD Increases Outreach on Appraisal Bias / Terra Property Trust Improves Offer August 3, 2023 Brandon Ivey Freddie Mac improves income verification options for self-employed borrowers.Read More
Profits Jump at Rithm; Capital Requirements a Tailwind August 2, 2023 Brandon Ivey The real estate investment trust expects to benefit from higher capital requirements for large banks.Read More
ABS Issuance Increases in Second Quarter August 2, 2023 John Bancroft ABS issuance increased by 17.4% in the second quarter, driven by auto deals.Read More
Sterling Bank Moving Past Non-QM Troubles August 2, 2023 James Dohnert Fraud in a non-QM program nearly toppled Sterling Bank and Trust.Read More
Expanded-Credit MBS Issuance Down in Second Quarter August 1, 2023 James Dohnert Issuance declined by 22.9% on a quarterly basis in the second quarter.Read More
Two Harbors Swings to Profit in Second Quarter August 1, 2023 Brandon Ivey Two Harbors recovered after a large loss in the first quarter.Read More
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