The halcyon days of sizeable MSR markups are in the rearview mirror, causing servicing owners to ponder their options. Some nonbanks continue to actively sell servicing rights while others are being told by their advisors to hold their cards.
The debt prices of select nonbank lenders have improved in recent weeks, but remain in the speculative bucket. As spring approaches, originators and their investors are hoping for the best. What else can they do?