Whole-Loan Prices for Non-QMs Slip... February 9, 2022 Paul Muolo The lower pricing means MBS deals can still get done, but non-QM originators will be forced to raise their rates to make the numbers work.Read More
Ginnie Issuance Continues to Slide February 8, 2022 Monica Hogan Three of the top five government issuers in January managed to post gains...Read More
Angel Oak, AmWest Top Contributors to ECM MBS in 2021 February 7, 2022 Brandon Ivey For years, Angel Oak has operated a vertically-integrated origination and securitization operation.Read More
A Reprieve for Now: Agency MBS Issuance Holds Steady February 4, 2022 John Bancroft Total Ginnie issuance was down 3.2% largely due to an 18.7% collapse in rate-term refinance.Read More
Angel Oak Broadens Sourcing for Expanded-Credit MBS February 3, 2022 Brandon Ivey One contributor to the deal: Impac Mortgage...Read More
Nonbanks Continue to Grow GSE Servicing Share in 4Q February 1, 2022 Dennis Hollier Even small and mid-sized nonbanks bested the megabanks: 20.0% versus 18.3%.Read More
AGNC Takes Loss in Fourth Quarter on Agency MBS Investments February 1, 2022 Brandon Ivey Officials at the REIT see good and bad in the Fed's recent moves.Read More
Heavy Refi Activity Drives CLO Issuance to New High January 28, 2022 John Bancroft Since the beginning of 2021, low interest rates fed a gusher of refinance and restructuring activity that totaled $230.29 billion...Read More
Ginnie Urges Diligence on COVID-Related Mods January 27, 2022 Monica Hogan The new steps eliminate the need for recordation and title insurance, with certain exceptions...Read More
JPM Proves Why It's the Big Kahuna of Jumbo MBS January 26, 2022 Brandon Ivey It's the largest jumbo MBS since 2016.Read More