Brandon Ivey

Citi to Issue its First MBS Backed by Non-QMs from Multiple Lenders

June 24, 2020

The top contributor to the deal is JMAC Lending with a 7.3% share, followed by Commerce Home Mortgage (7.0%) and loanDepot (6.4%).

CFPB Issues QM Proposal. A Game Changer or Something Else?

June 23, 2020

Yemeng Yang and Brandon Ivey

The CFPB proposed standards for qualified mortgages that don’t rely on a loan being eligible for sale to the government-sponsored enterprises.

Short Takes: The Quicken Franchise Question / New MBS from JPM, AIG / PIMCO and Citadel? / FHN Merger Gets Fed’s Okay / Driving the Market: Millennials

June 22, 2020

Paul Muolo and Brandon Ivey

We understand that PIMCO looked at buying the entire offering, which was sized at roughly $51.3 million…

Bill Ashmore's Vista Point Preps its First Non-QM MBS

June 22, 2020

Brandon Ivey

The $439.2 million deal was in the works before economic volatility from the coronavirus stalled activity...

Altisource Critical of Single-Family Rental Spinoff Front Yard

June 19, 2020

Brandon Ivey

After a planned merger between Amherst Residential and Front Yard Residential fell through, the head of Altisource Portfolio Solutions expressed his displeasure with Front Yard’s board.

Demand for Refis Helping to Keep Profit Margins Elevated

June 19, 2020

Brandon Ivey

Lenders are making money hand over fist thanks to low interest rates and the ability to complete refis while working from home.

Short Takes: GSE Stock Options? / Rewarding Workers / Loan Brokers Like Quicken Enough to Buy Shares / loanDepot’s Ginnie Disclosure / ABS East Making Backup Plans

June 19, 2020

Paul Muolo and Brandon Ivey

Loan brokers buying shares in Quicken? As long as it's priced right...

Non-Agency MBS Investors Return

June 18, 2020

Brandon Ivey

Demand for non-agency MBS has increased significantly in recent weeks after investors fled the market in late March and April. Issuance has been driven by somewhat seasoned non-qualified mortgages.

MFA and AGMIT Take Large Losses in First Quarter

June 18, 2020

Brandon Ivey

The two real estate investment trusts saw red ink in the first quarter as they were forced to sell assets when prices plummeted. MFA raised capital this week while AGMIT is considering its options.

SEC Urged to Up Disclosures for MBS and ABS Ratings

June 18, 2020

Brandon Ivey

An advisory panel has called for greater transparency around credit ratings. SEC officials say the reforms could be difficult to implement.

Brandon Ivey

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Citi to Issue its First MBS Backed by Non-QMs from Multiple Lenders

CFPB Issues QM Proposal. A Game Changer or Something Else?

Short Takes: The Quicken Franchise Question / New MBS from JPM, AIG / PIMCO and Citadel? / FHN Merger Gets Fed’s Okay / Driving the Market: Millennials

Bill Ashmore's Vista Point Preps its First Non-QM MBS

Altisource Critical of Single-Family Rental Spinoff Front Yard

Demand for Refis Helping to Keep Profit Margins Elevated

Short Takes: GSE Stock Options? / Rewarding Workers / Loan Brokers Like Quicken Enough to Buy Shares / loanDepot’s Ginnie Disclosure / ABS East Making Backup Plans

Non-Agency MBS Investors Return

MFA and AGMIT Take Large Losses in First Quarter

SEC Urged to Up Disclosures for MBS and ABS Ratings

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