Jumbos accounted for 9.2% of all home originations in the first quarter, an increase from 8.9% in 4Q20.

KBRA noted that UWM is "appropriately staffed on production and control functions to handle its present growth relative to increased volume."

No gas left in the mortgage IPO tank? Think again.

Although total conventional-conforming production was up, the top four lenders in the market all reported slowing volume.

United Wholesale plans to issue MBS that include prime non-agency jumbos...

Morgan Stanley resumed issuing prime non-agency MBS in December 2020 after years away from the market.

While the limit is near the level of GSE acquisitions of non-owner occupied properties in recent years, the way the cap has been implemented is prompting lenders to seek new outlets.

At issue: the new QM standards were drafted when the CFPB was under the leadership of Republican Kathleen Kraninger, who was appointed during the Trump administration.

The main buyers of jumbos? Answer: commercial banks, accounting for 54.6% of purchases from unaffiliated sellers...

Additional non-agency MBS with GSE-eligible mortgages for investment properties are expected due to new limitations on Fannie/Freddie acquisitions of such loans.