The potential privatization of the GSEs has led more lenders to consider the acquisition of non-QM brokers, but the challenges in the market may cap deals.

ARMs accounted for 70% of Chase's non-agency production in July.

Stronger originations and servicing income helped drive Guild to a profit in the second quarter after taking a loss in the first quarter.

Harley-Davidson Financial Services will sell $5 billion of existing retail loans and two-thirds of future originations to the investment firms.

Increasing home insurance premiums have caused delays in mortgage closings, according to Matic, an insurance carrier.

Some $324 million in congressionally appropriated funding for the CDFI Fund has yet to be released by the Trump administration.

An increase in housing supply has helped increase options for buyers, limiting home price appreciation.

Concern is rising that auto, mobile phone and home improvement ABS could face more defaults and poorer performance due to increased tariffs.

Nonbanks are offering discounts ahead of a spring homebuying season filled with uncertainty.

Expanded-credit mortgages accounted for 58.2% of collateral in non-agency MBS issued during the first quarter.