HECM lending increased by 5.3% on a quarterly basis in the fourth quarter of 2024. But for the full year, endorsements declined, with a downturn in production in four major states. (Includes three data tables.)

The 10-year Treasury rate is declining and the possibility of a recession is growing.

A district court issued a summary judgment in favor of Ginnie Mae in a lawsuit brought by Texas Capital Bank against the agency.

Rocket is set to acquire Mr. Cooper, the second-largest servicer of loans in agency MBS. Rocket, which has a significantly high recapture rate, plans to boost retention efforts on Mr. Cooper’s portfolio.

Reps. Ann Wagner, R-MO, and Brad Sherman, D-CA, raised concerns of the securitization industry with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. They aim to influence a proposal to implement changes to capital requirements for large banks.

An affiliate of Balbec Capital brought three deals in March alone with another set to begin marketing shortly. Goldman Sachs and Citi also issued non-agency MBS with reperforming loans.

loanDepot to issue its 11th mortgage warehouse securitization; Gray Media expands television securitization; Hooters bankruptcy could impact whole-business securitization.

The federal regulators’ decision to give in to pressure by trade groups representing banks isn’t sitting well with consumer advocates.

FHFA directed the GSEs to end their SPCPs, prompting renewed concerns that the Trump administration could take further actions to limit special purpose credit programs in the mortgage market.

It will be the 11th issuance of its type by loanDepot.