Securitization Growth Slowed as Second Quarter Progressed July 15, 2026 John Bancroft Rising interest rates took a bite out of MBS and ABS issuance in May and June.Read More
LTV Ratios Rise on GSE Deliveries in Second Quarter July 14, 2026 Brandon Ivey Lenders were a little more lenient about loan-to-value ratios on their deliveries to the GSEs during the second quarter of 2026.Read More
Banks Gain GSE Market Share July 13, 2026 Dennis Hollier Banks' share of deliveries to the government-sponsored enterprises rose from 25.9% in the first quarter to 27.4% in the second.Read More
FHFA Proposes Changes to Suspended Counterparty Program July 13, 2026 Dennis Hollier The proposed rule would eliminate reference to "reputational harm," ostensibly to reduce subjectivity and uncertainty in enforcement.Read More
Mortgage Securitization Rate Increases in First Quarter July 8, 2026 Brandon Ivey The sharpest increase in the use of securitization was in the expanded-credit mortgage market.Read More
Short Takes: Home Price Appreciation Expected to Increase / Pennymac Sends More GSE-Eligible Loans to Non-Agency MBS / eNote Usage Picks Up / Warren Calls for Pulte to Resign From FHFA, DNI July 7, 2026 Brandon Ivey Home prices will increase 4.8% on an annual basis as of April 2027, according to projections by Cotality.Read More
NEXA CEO Launches GSE-Approved Servicer July 6, 2026 James Dohnert The new company will focus on servicing loans in a way that keeps loan officers connected with their clients.Read More
GSEs Release Historical Datasets for FICO 10T July 2, 2026 James Dohnert The release is expected to help lenders and investors evaluate the performance of FICO 10T.Read More
GSE Buybacks Fall to Lowest Level Since 2020 June 30, 2026 John Bancroft Seller repurchases of defective loans from the government-sponsored enterprises fell in the first quarter to their lowest level since 2020.Read More
House Bill a First Step to Releasing GSEs June 29, 2026 Dennis Hollier Proposed legislation would codify many of the guidelines put in place by FHFA under its authority as conservator.Read More
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