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Agency MBS Returns Strong in the First Quarter. Outlook?

March 25, 2021

Overnight repo rates are exceptionally low and even dipped below zero, helping to reduce funding costs for investments in agency MBS.

One Year On, Non-QM Market Still Rebuilding from COVID Crash

March 25, 2021

Brandon Ivey

Most lenders are confident non-QM lending will bounce back to pre-pandemic levels thanks to strong demand for purchase mortgages.

Chimera to Issue its Largest Jumbo MBS in Years

March 25, 2021

Brandon Ivey

Refinances account for 83.1% of the collateral. The average interest rate is 3.00%, the average credit score 780...

MBS Investors Seek Transparency on Rating Services’ Oversight

March 23, 2021

Brandon Ivey

The IAC said the SEC chose to make the reports confidential, despite the fact that the authorizing legislation didn’t require it.

Originations Level Off and Net Income Declines at Guild in 4Q

March 23, 2021

Brandon Ivey

Guild, a newly public company, ranked 22nd among all lenders in 2020.

Redwood’s First Venture Investments Focus on Rental Services

March 22, 2021

Brandon Ivey

However, the size of the investments in Rent Butter and Rent Room were not disclosed...

Positive Outlook for Larger Nonbanks: Moody’s

March 19, 2021

Brandon Ivey

Nonbanks’ performance amid disruptions caused by the pandemic supports growth. Moody’s increased its operating environment score for nonbank mortgage companies.

JPMCI: Chase’s Mortgagors Fared Well Amid Pandemic

March 19, 2021

Brandon Ivey

Many of the bank’s mortgage borrowers saw income increase during the pandemic, with boosts from stimulus checks and unemployment benefits.

Study Finds Chase’s Mortgagors Fared Well During the Pandemic

March 19, 2021

Brandon Ivey

Government-mandated forbearance paid off for Chase...

Investors Seek Transparency on Rating Services’ Oversight

March 18, 2021

Brandon Ivey

The SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee wants increased regulatory disclosures in the sector. However, an SEC commissioner questioned the utility of the proposal.

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