It’s been a roller coaster ride for Finance of America and its shareholders. Rising rates have hammered its business lines and it’s anticipated the company will exit the MSR arena. FoA went public just over 18 months ago.

It’s been tough sledding for Finance of America this year but it has plenty of company. Then again, the shop is under extra scrutiny since it was once the property of The Blackstone Group.

Borrowers are seeking non-QMs even as interest rates increase. However, investor demand for the loans is mixed.

A new pricing scheme at Fannie and Freddie led to a steep decline in their purchases of high-balance loans in the second quarter. Meanwhile, non-agency jumbo — and the FHA — saw increased production. (Includes three data charts.)

Mortgage lenders are trying to cut costs as quickly as possible as originations evaporate. Only so many companies can survive a much smaller market, turning the business into a game of musical chairs.

Big banks boosted their appetite for jumbo mortgages in the past decade thanks to regulatory changes following the 2008 financial crisis, according to a new finding from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

In its final days, it appears that non-QM originator Sprout Mortgage had an IRS matter it was trying to work out. Current status: Unknown.

There’s not much left at non-agency lender Sprout Mortgage but there are plenty of rumors, none of them good. Meanwhile, mortgage fintech Better.com has been adding senior managers.

It’s not every day that a mortgage company files for bankruptcy protection, especially one owned by PIMCO. As for the future of that mortgage company, FGMC, a sale of its licenses is expected. After that, it’s game over.

It was a good news/bad news story for the second-lien market in the first quarter of 2022. Production increased nicely but outstandings fell. (Includes three data charts.)