Bank of America remained the top originator of home equity loans in the third quarter.

JPMorgan Chase had the most profitable mortgage-banking operation in the third quarter, with $633.0 million of income.

A group of 16 mortgage REITs held $196.29 billion of residential MBS on their books at the end of September.

Much of the decline was the result of a change in how Freddie Mac classifies loans subject to a repurchase claim for which the seller has provided a remedy.

Another positive sign: Usage rates remain in the 50% to 60% range.

The correspondent channel gained share in the conventional-conforming market during the third quarter of 2024.

Ginnie Mae servicing outstanding increased by 1.8% during the third quarter.

Holdings increased by 1.5% on an annual basis as of the end of September.

Issuance increased by 10.9% on a quarterly basis, well below the increases seen in recent quarters.

Select Portfolio Servicing remained the largest nonprime servicer at the end of the third quarter.