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
Redwood Sourcing Jumbos From Banks July 31, 2023 James Dohnert Banks are now more willing to deliver jumbos to Redwood due to regulatory pressure and other issues.Read More
Non-QM Pricing Choppy for Whole Loans, MBS July 28, 2023 Paul Muolo Prices for non-QMs sold as whole loans are down a bit while spreads on MBS are declining, indicating increasing demand.Read More
Short Takes: Peak Interest Rates? / WAMC Chooses AGMIT / ‘Giving Away Mortgages’ July 28, 2023 Brandon Ivey Interest rates on mortgages are set to decline, according to NAR's economist.Read More
Banking Regulators Seek to Raise Capital Requirements July 27, 2023 Brandon Ivey Capital requirements for mortgages at big banks would vary based on LTV ratio.Read More
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