Rocket Upsizes Securitization of Closed-End Seconds August 22, 2025 Brandon Ivey The deal size increased by nearly 30% compared with Rocket's initial plans.Read More
Some Anxiety in Secondary Market on Potential GSE Reform August 22, 2025 Dennis Hollier Libby Cantrill, a managing director and head of public policy at PIMCO, warned that the administration’s concept is beset with problems.Read More
Short Takes: Senators Prep NFIP Reform Proposal / Existing Home Sales Increase Slightly / Non-Agency MBS Benefit From Moody’s Change August 22, 2025 Brandon Ivey Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-LA, and Cory Booker, D-NJ, are seeking feedback on potential reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program.Read More
GSE Securitization Down in July as Refi Deliveries Slow August 21, 2025 Dennis Hollier Refi deliveries declined by 22.4% from June.Read More
Two Harbors Settles With Former External Manager of REIT August 21, 2025 Brandon Ivey The issue dates to 2020, when Two Harbors moved to terminate its management agreement with Pine River Capital Management for cause.Read More
Secondary Market Wary of Swings in Regulation, Oversight August 21, 2025 Emmeline Willey Most lenders will likely continue to follow existing laws and maintain responsible practices, according to a managing director at a bank’s investment division.Read More
Short Takes: Two Harbors Shifts Servicing / Moody’s Revises Residential MBS Criteria / Home-Sale Cancellations Elevated / Toll Brothers Seeing More Traffic August 21, 2025 Brandon Ivey The new relationship will increase Two Harbors’ third-party subservicing business to $31 billion in unpaid principal balance.Read More
Closed-End Seconds From Carrington Flow Into Securitization From Sage August 20, 2025 Brandon Ivey Carrington hasn’t been identified in rating reports as a contributor to any securitizations of closed-end second liens issued this year.Read More
Short Takes: Upgrades for GSE CRT / Housing Starts Increase / Housing Market Slows in CA / Figure Stays Busy With HELOC Securitization August 20, 2025 Brandon Ivey “The entire portfolio has experienced overwhelmingly positive rating pressure,” Fitch said of GSE CRT issuance.Read More
Home Equity Loan Securitization Slows in Second Quarter August 19, 2025 Brandon Ivey Issuance declined by 17.8% compared with the first quarter.Read More