Short Takes: Fallout From Fitch’s Downgrade: Higher Interest Rates and GSE CRT Ratings / Somewhat Older Loans in Non-Agency MBS August 4, 2023 Brandon Ivey Fitch's downgrade of its rating for the U.S. influenced interest rates on mortgages and had ramifications for GSE CRT.Read More
‘Noncore’ Share of GSE Activity Declining August 3, 2023 James Dohnert The core share of GSE activity increased to 81.2% in the first quarter, up from 79.4% in the previous quarter.Read More
MFA Falters in the Second Quarter August 3, 2023 James Dohnert Despite a strong quarter for originations, MFA Financial recorded a loss in the second quarter of the year.Read More
Short Takes: Freddie Assessing Tax Transcripts / GSEs Also Downgraded / New Non-Agency MBS / HUD Increases Outreach on Appraisal Bias / Terra Property Trust Improves Offer August 3, 2023 Brandon Ivey Freddie Mac improves income verification options for self-employed borrowers.Read More
Profits Jump at Rithm; Capital Requirements a Tailwind August 2, 2023 Brandon Ivey The real estate investment trust expects to benefit from higher capital requirements for large banks.Read More
Sterling Bank Moving Past Non-QM Troubles August 2, 2023 James Dohnert Fraud in a non-QM program nearly toppled Sterling Bank and Trust.Read More
Expanded-Credit MBS Issuance Down in Second Quarter August 1, 2023 James Dohnert Issuance declined by 22.9% on a quarterly basis in the second quarter.Read More
Short Takes: Trade Groups Win Against CFPB / Sale on Non-QMs / A Mortgage and Life Insurance August 1, 2023 Brandon Ivey ABA and Texas ABA members win a delay on compliance with the CFPB's data collection requirements on small business lending.Read More
Redwood Sourcing Jumbos From Banks July 31, 2023 James Dohnert Banks are now more willing to deliver jumbos to Redwood due to regulatory pressure and other issues.Read More
Non-QM Pricing Choppy for Whole Loans, MBS July 28, 2023 Paul Muolo Prices for non-QMs sold as whole loans are down a bit while spreads on MBS are declining, indicating increasing demand.Read More
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