Fitch Loses Share in Non-Agency MBS Market April 3, 2025 John Bancroft Four rating services gained on Fitch in 2024 in terms of rating share for non-agency MBS issuance.Read More
Short Takes: UWM Breaks With Mr. Cooper / Foreshadowing From Gilbert / Annaly Brings Another Expanded-Credit MBS / BPL MBS From Velocity April 3, 2025 Brandon Ivey “UWM will be discontinuing our subservicing relationship with Mr. Cooper and they will no longer be [a mortgage servicing right] sale partner,” a UWM spokesperson said.Read More
Short Takes: Negative Outlook for Housing Market / FHA Waives EPD Reviews in CA Wildfire Area / Carrington’s Correspondent Lending All-In on Non-QMs April 2, 2025 Brandon Ivey “Tariffs and labor concerns contribute to our forecasts for flat to declining housing starts and completions in 2025 relative to 2024,” Fitch said.Read More
Brookfield Asset Management to Acquire Majority Stake in Angel Oak April 1, 2025 Brandon Ivey Brookfield has more than $1.0 trillion in assets under management across a variety of sectors.Read More
Short Takes: Rocket’s Corporate Rating Could Be Downgraded / Non-QM Impairments Up Sharply / HUD Streamlines Website / Somewhat Seasoned HELs in New Securitization April 1, 2025 Brandon Ivey Rocket’s long-term issuer default rating could be downgraded due to elevated corporate leverage.Read More
Home Equity Lending Increases by 10.8% in 2024 March 28, 2025 Brandon Ivey The bulk of home equity lending remains in HELOCs by banks.Read More
Business-Purpose Lender Sachem Struggles in 2024 March 28, 2025 Brandon Ivey Sachem's expenses spiked in 2024, including a $26.9 million provision for credit losses on loans held for investment.Read More
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
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
Short Takes: FHFA Policy Announcements Via X / New Home Sales Increase / New Non-QM Lender March 26, 2025 Brandon Ivey FHFA Director Bill Pulte is posting pictures of printed memos on X to announce FHFA policy changes.Read More