Moves by Fed Prompt Increase in Second-Level MBS March 5, 2025 John Bancroft Most of the fourth-quarter activity came from the Federal Reserve’s efforts to enhance its holdings of Freddie Mac paper.Read More
FHLBank Earnings Down Slightly in 2024 March 4, 2025 Dennis Hollier For the seventh quarter in a row, the Des Moines bank was the most profitable.Read More
Bank MSR Holdings at the Lowest Level in Almost 20 Years March 3, 2025 Namrata Bhatia Although banks have been reducing their MSR holdings, the asset has increased in value thanks to rising rates.Read More
Short Takes: Limiting Corporate Ownership of Homes in FL / Falling Rates and Originations / How Much? / Thriving on Scratch & Dent March 3, 2025 Paul Muolo How much lower can the yield on the 10-year Treasury go?Read More
Conventional-Conforming Share Declines in 2024 February 28, 2025 Brandon Ivey Government-insured lending and nonconforming mortgages took share from the conventional-conforming market in 2024.Read More
Loan Removals From Ginnie MBS Up Sharply in 2024 February 27, 2025 Namrata Bhatia Borrower payoffs reflect heavy refinance activity in the Ginnie program.Read More
Refis Boost Primary MI Volume in Fourth Quarter February 26, 2025 John Bancroft The increase was driven by refinances.Read More
Refi Recovery Aids VA Originations in 4Q; FHA Data is AWOL February 24, 2025 Andras Malatinszky The top five VA lenders in 2024: Veterans United Home Loans, UWM, Rocket, Freedom and Navy Federal.Read More
Tiny Growth for Bank Holdings of First Liens in 4Q February 24, 2025 James Dohnert Holdings are shrinking at two megabanks: JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo.Read More
Gain-on-Sale May Be Weakening February 24, 2025 Paul Muolo One warehouse veteran sees tough times ahead for some IMBs.Read More
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