Production levels surged for agency 1-4-family MBS, non-mortgage ABS and commercial MBS from the second to the third quarter. Nonbanks continued to dominate the agency market. Includes three data charts.)
Nonbanks in the process of making their public debuts note that the refi boom (probably) won’t last forever, and they could eventually face financial difficulties making servicing-advance payments for loans in forbearance.
Recent uncertainty surrounding equities drove investors into bonds, especially agency MBS. One result: The average daily trading volume in agency product climbed to a multi-month high in August.
The controversial refi-related LLPA from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has been delayed until later in the year. Might it be killed outright? (Lenders can only hope.)
In a joint statement, the CEOs of Fannie and Freddie said the new adverse market fee will not increase borrowers’ costs, it will only reduce their savings.
As investors sift through the tea leaves of the bond market, the average daily trading volume in agency MBS increased 11% in July from the month prior. But where we go from here is anyone’s guess.
A new 50-basis-point fee on GSE refis caught the mortgage industry off guard this week. A big deal or much ado about nothing? Either way, lenders are not happy.
It’s here: A mortgage-backed security, 15-years in duration, that pays investors a note rate of 1.5%. Would you lock up your money for that long? You may not have a choice.
In the first half of 2020, Freddie priced 28 deals totaling $20.73 billion. So far in the third quarter, it has already brought 10 and has 13 transactions on its calendar through September.
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