New Rez Will Issue $520 Million Non-Agency MBS Backed By 12-Year-Old Alt A Loans November 17, 2015 Brandon Ivey A number of different firms handle servicing on the loans, led by Ocwen Financial with a 54.1 percent share.Read More
On the Rise: Nonprime, Non-QM Loan Volumes November 16, 2015 Brandon Ivey Impac’s initial foray into non-QM production was sourced mostly through the wholesale channel.Read More
Short Takes: Private MIs Want Higher FHA Capital Standards / Ocwen Sells Short-Term Paper / CoreLogic Updates Risk Model on Jumbos / Due Diligence Providers Added / Correction November 16, 2015 Brandon Ivey and Paul Muolo Some believe the FHA MMIF minimum capital standard should be 4.5 percent, not 2.0 percent. Read More
Bank Demand for Jumbos Expected to Continue November 16, 2015 Brandon Ivey Jumbo mortgages have provided commercial banks and thrifts with good profits margins. Of course, it helps that deposit rates are almost non-existent.Read More
Freddie Mac’s Planned Whole Loan Securities Transaction Receives Rating November 13, 2015 Brandon Ivey The loans to be included in the deal are similar to the types of mortgages that have been included in jumbo MBS issued in recent years.Read More
Jumbo MBS on the Mend? Three Recent Deals Spark (Muted) Optimism November 13, 2015 Brandon Ivey Industry analysts suggest that while liquidity for new jumbo MBS remains limited, the securities can be a good investment.Read More
SFIG Unveils New ‘Green Paper’ on Non-Agency MBS November 11, 2015 Brandon Ivey One of the new model reps addresses the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s ability to repay rule and standards for qualified mortgages.Read More
Five Oaks Takes Small Loss in 3Q, Runs into Delays on FHLBank Funding November 10, 2015 Brandon Ivey Five Oaks is approved to borrow up to $500 million in FHLBank advances.Read More
Redwood Preparing to Issue Unique Jumbo MBS with Loans from UBS Bank November 9, 2015 Brandon Ivey KBRA noted that this will be the first post-crisis deal to include a significant contribution of mortgages from UBS Bank.Read More
High Marks for Broker-Focused Jumbo Lender Primary Capital November 4, 2015 Brandon Ivey Some lenders suggest that while jumbo lending with loan brokers is viable, retail originations tend to be more attractive.Read More