Originations of non-agency jumbo mortgages declined in the fourth quarter as well as full year 2018, according to an Inside Nonconforming Markets analysis. The sector also lost market share with lenders noting weak demand. [Includes one data chart]

Two prominent players in the jumbo market reported mixed trends in originations for the fourth quarter. First Republic Bank’s single-family mortgage originations increased slightly on a sequential basis, while Flagstar Bank saw a sharp drop in jumbo lending.