Citi Offers its First Post-Crisis HELOC Securitization June 9, 2026 Brandon Ivey The HELOCs were largely originated by United Wholesale Mortgage and HomeTrust Bank/Symmetry Lending.Read More
Short Takes: VantageScore Loans Trickle Into GSE MBS / Rocket Plans Large Debt Offering / Concerns About Concentration in Non-QM Servicing June 9, 2026 John Bancroft and Brandon Ivey Some $12.26 million of mortgages originated using VantageScore were included in GSE MBS issued in May.Read More
Chase Remained Top Jumbo Lender in 1Q June 8, 2026 Abby Zimmardi The bank originated $7.34 billion in jumbos in the first quarter, a 22.9% decline from the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a new analysis and ranking by Inside Nonconforming Markets.Read More
Demand for Expanded-Credit MBS Exceptionally Strong June 4, 2026 Brandon Ivey Buying by insurance companies is seen as a key driver in the expanded-credit MBS market.Read More
Investor Home Purchases Fall to Lowest Share Since 2020 June 1, 2026 James Dohnert Redfin said that investors purchased 7.8% of all home listings in the first quarter, their lowest level since 2020.Read More
Short Takes: Sales of New Homes Drop / Expanded-Credit MBS From Rithm, MFA / MISMO Offers Loan Boarding Tool May 29, 2026 Brandon Ivey Sales of new single-family homes declined by 6.2% on a monthly basis in April.Read More
SFA Simplifies Compliance Reviews for Closed-End Seconds May 28, 2026 Dennis Hollier The guidelines for closed-end seconds will permit a partial compliance review, a departure from the current TRID Grid 4.0.Read More
Banks Reduce Mortgage Holdings During First Quarter May 28, 2026 Abby Zimmardi The decline included a reduction in holdings of adjustable-rate mortgages.Read More
Closed-End Second and HELOC Securitization Diverge in 1Q May 27, 2026 Brandon Ivey Closed-end second securitization was up on a quarterly basis while activity involving home equity lines of credit declined.Read More
Goldman, Amerisave Ramping Up Securitization of Closed-End Seconds May 27, 2026 Brandon Ivey It will be the third issuance of its type from Goldman this year, following two similar deals in 2025.Read More