Armour Residential, Dynex, Invesco and MFA Financial all reported gains in MBS holdings, while the top tier posted declines in the fourth quarter. (Includes data chart.)
The RMBS rating business nearly ground to a halt in the fourth quarter, but ECM was the place to be in 2022. ABS fared a little better, with business-finance and consumer deals showing relative strength. (Includes two data charts.)
Agency securitization of high-balance loans fell slightly more than non-agency jumbo originations in the fourth quarter. The two markets are nearly mirror images of each other in terms of bank/non-bank dominance. (Includes three data charts.)
A handful of homebuilder mortgage-banking operations helped improve an otherwise dreary fourth quarter for nonbank lenders. However, four companies have not posted year-end results. (Includes data chart.)
Ginnie ranked as the top agency MBS issuer in February for the sixth month in a row. A tweak in the agency's RPL pooling policies helped. (Includes two data charts.)
The FHA gained share in the first-time buyer market during the fourth quarter even though its average loan amounts were up slightly. Rising mortgage rates led to higher debt burdens across the market. (Includes four data charts.)