The $365.4 million deal is stocked with loans originated number a number of firms.

Elevated interest rates and limited housing inventory led to a tepid increase in pending home sales in March.

Agency MBS investors saw spreads widen in April due to volatility surrounding the Fed. Still, banks are showing demand for MBS and the market is poised for a boost, according to industry participants.

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman highlighted issues in the proposed rule that impact MBS and ABS.

The top-line originations number held steady compared with the fourth quarter while movements in the mortgage market occurred beneath the surface. United Wholesale Mortgage regained its position as the largest lender in the first quarter.

Potential homebuyers are showing stronger demand for mortgages than they were a year ago, even though interest rates are higher now. Economists at Fannie Mae revised their projections for mortgage originations upward last week.

The bills with endorsements from the MBA marked up by a House committee didn’t garner support from Democrats, making it unlikely that they’ll be signed into law during the Biden administration.

The nonbank also saw low servicing-related income due to a large loss tied to hedging.

Originations dropped to varying degrees during the year at all of the top 10 lenders.

The REIT bounced back after losses in the previous two quarters.