Brandon Ivey

The retail channel lost market share in the jumbo sector during the first quarter of 2020. However, retail remains the predominant source of originations for the product. (Includes data chart.)

Sterling Bank Takes Reserves for Potential Non-QM Buybacks

June 12, 2020

Brandon Ivey

The lender took millions of dollars in reserves for potential buybacks and litigation involving the bank’s now shuttered non-QM program.

Delinquencies on Non-QM MBS Spike in April

June 12, 2020

Brandon Ivey

The impairment rate on non-QM MBS increased by more than five times in April as borrowers felt the side effects of the coronavirus. The worst performing non-QM loans were those to self-employed borrowers.

As Subprime Servicing Shrinks, Ocwen Plans Growth

June 12, 2020

Brandon Ivey

Touting its experience servicing distressed subprime mortgages, Ocwen is looking to acquire delinquent loans. (Includes data chart.)

SFA Chief Bright Sees Fed Expanding TALF to Include Jumbos

June 12, 2020

Brandon Ivey

SFA's Michael Bright: It looks like jumbo MBS has the highest probability of being included in an expanded TALF...

Non-QM MBS Issuance with Slightly Seasoned Loans Continues

June 12, 2020

Brandon Ivey

Four deals were brought to the market in the past two weeks and more are in the works. However, issuance will slow as the recent activity was backed by loans originated before non-QM lenders halted production.

Brandon Ivey

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Delinquencies on Non-QM MBS Spike. Impairment Rate North of 16%

Retail Share of Jumbo Lending Declines Slightly in First Quarter

Sterling Bank Takes Reserves for Potential Non-QM Buybacks

Delinquencies on Non-QM MBS Spike in April

As Subprime Servicing Shrinks, Ocwen Plans Growth

SFA Chief Bright Sees Fed Expanding TALF to Include Jumbos

Non-QM MBS Issuance with Slightly Seasoned Loans Continues

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