Non-Agency MBS Outstanding Up Sharply in 2024 March 27, 2025 John Bancroft The rate of growth for non-agency MBS outstanding in 2024 was four times that of the growth in agency MBS.Read More
Mr. Cooper Jumps to Largest Subservicer at End of 2024 March 26, 2025 Paul Muolo Cenlar was the runner-up with $742.0 billion of contracts at the end of 2024.Read More
ARM Originations Gain Share in Fourth Quarter March 26, 2025 James Dohnert An estimated $68.00 billion of adjustable-rate mortgages were originated in the fourth quarter.Read More
Fluctuations in Correspondent Share of Nonconforming Market March 25, 2025 James Dohnert The correspondent share of nonconforming originations fell to 9.0% in 2024, down from an 11.9% share in 2023.Read More
Despite Refi Spike, FHA Lending Drops (Slightly) in 4Q March 24, 2025 Brandon Ivey Production estimates were required for December because HUD, under the new Trump administration, has yet to publish FHA endorsement figures.Read More
Ginnie Loans Push Servicing Volume Up in 2024 March 21, 2025 Brandon Ivey The volume of single-family mortgage servicing tied to Ginnie Mae rose 7.3% on an annual basis to $2.541 trillion as of the end of 2024.Read More
Bank Mortgage Repurchases Increase in Fourth Quarter March 20, 2025 Namrata Bhatia Residential mortgage repurchases by banks increased by 25.9% during the fourth quarter.Read More
Banks Reduce MBS Holdings in Trading Accounts March 19, 2025 John Bancroft JPMorgan Chase reported a $32.24 billion decline in agency MBS holdings in its trading account during the fourth quarter.Read More
Production Income Declines at Nonbanks in 4Q March 18, 2025 John Bancroft While originations ticked up for some, gain-on-sale margins declined during the fourth quarter.Read More
Freddie Solidifies MBS Lead Over Fannie March 17, 2025 Dennis Hollier The bulk of the February issuance, 53.9%, came from Freddie.Read More