Movements in Treasury yields — rather than actions by the Fed — have been a bigger driver in changes to interest rates on mortgages recently.

The capital relief will be provided via an adjustment to MSR values.

The modest decline in delinquencies in the third quarter was tied to early-stage delinquencies, while later-stage delinquencies increased.

Issuers that show strong results from MSR hedging will receive relief from pending capital requirements. The Community Home Lenders of America said the relief will reduce risks to issuers and Ginnie.

S&P downgraded its ratings of a whole-business securitization from TGI Fridays, noting that cash flows are plummeting and the deal looks likely to default by early 2025.

Declining interest rates helped to boost refi originations in the third quarter. United Wholesale Mortgage more than doubled its refi business. Meanwhile, purchase-mortgage volume declined slightly. (Includes five data tables.)

Hedging gains in the third quarter didn’t fully wipe out a $446.1 million decline in fair value of MSRs at UWM.

Trump's economic policies could limit rate cuts by the Fed in 2025.

The MBA is focusing on regulatory reforms to help reduce the cost of mortgages. There is also some hope that Congress will pass legislation addressing trigger leads.

Declining interest rates during the third quarter contributed to a negative $145.8 million mark on the value of Guild’s mortgage servicing rights.