Brandon Ivey

While the limit is near the level of GSE acquisitions of non-owner occupied properties in recent years, the way the cap has been implemented is prompting lenders to seek new outlets.

Trends Mixed Among Top Correspondent Loan Sellers in 2020

May 14, 2021

Brandon Ivey

While correspondent sales volume increased on an annual basis in 2020, two of the top five sellers posted diminished sales. Guaranteed Rate and loanDepot are less reliant on correspondent sales than the other top sellers. (Includes data chart.)

NYCB, Flagstar Lead the M&A Parade Involving Banks, Mortgages

May 14, 2021

Brandon Ivey

In a bid to diversify its product offerings, New York Community Bank is merging with the mortgage-centric Flagstar. Three other depositories are engaged in M&A deals as well.

A 1Q21 Profit for Finance of America, but Lower Margins...

May 14, 2021

Brandon Ivey

While the bulk of FoA’s income comes from forward mortgages, the firm also originated $769 million of reverse loans in the first quarter...

Angel Oak’s New Non-QM MBS Meets its Social Bond Framework

May 13, 2021

Brandon Ivey

It marks the first residential MBS rated by Kroll that aligns with a social bond framework. Fitch Ratings also rated the deal, though the firm appeared to be somewhat less impressed.

Non-Agency MBS Performance Back on Track After Some Hiccups

May 13, 2021

Brandon Ivey

Months of improvements in the performance of non-agency MBS stalled earlier this year, though delinquencies resumed a downward trend at the end of March.

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Trends Mixed Among Top Correspondent Loan Sellers in 2020

NYCB, Flagstar Lead the M&A Parade Involving Banks, Mortgages

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Angel Oak’s New Non-QM MBS Meets its Social Bond Framework

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