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Brandon Ivey

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Non-Agency MBS Market Urged to Set Standards for Forbearance

May 6, 2020
Brandon Ivey

A failure by the non-agency market to set standards for forbearance could harm borrowers and the market, according to a paper published by the Milken Institute.


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New Residential Takes $1.6B Loss in 1Q, Ready to Handle Servicing Advances

May 5, 2020
Brandon Ivey

New Residential can easily handle costs associated with servicing advances and the nonbank is primed to "make a lot of money," according to CEO Michael Nierenberg...


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Surprise: Neuberger, MFA Plan to Issue Non-QM MBS

May 4, 2020
Brandon Ivey

All of the mortgages in MFA’s planned MBS were originated by Citadel, leading to speculation that the deal was scrapped. However, a spokesperson for MFA said the REIT still plans to issue the security.


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Single-Family Rental M&A Called Off Due to Coronavirus Complications

May 4, 2020
Brandon Ivey

Amhert's planned acquisition of Front Yard was announced weeks before the financial impact of the coronavirus was apparent.


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Neuberger Berman, MFA Plan to Issue Non-QM MBS

May 1, 2020
Brandon Ivey
The stall in issuance of non-QM MBS could be close to an end. Two firms plan to issue deals, though the exact timing isn’t clear.
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Sprout Resumes Originations of Non-QMs with Tighter Underwriting

May 1, 2020
Brandon Ivey
Sprout Mortgage, the third-ranked expanded-credit lender in 2019, has restarted non-QM lending, but with tighter underwriting standards.
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Non-Agency Forbearance Increasing, Liquidity Facility Sought

May 1, 2020
Brandon Ivey
Forbearance on non-agency mortgages is on the rise, presenting liquidity risk for servicers. Federal agencies have yet to offer a helping hand.
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Expanded-Credit MBS Market Shifted Before Collapsing

May 1, 2020
Brandon Ivey
The types of mortgages included in expanded-credit MBS changed somewhat during the first quarter of 2020, even before COVID-19 hit. (Includes three data charts.)
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Jumbo Lenders Adjusting After Market Volatility

May 1, 2020
Brandon Ivey
Underwriting standards are tighter and there are fewer lenders in the market, but jumbo mortgages are still being originated.
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Annaly Pulls Back Investments in Non-Agency Assets

May 1, 2020
Brandon Ivey
Annaly’s investments in non-agency assets fell by 33% between the end of 2019 and March 31. The REIT sold some of its holdings and issued two non-agency MBS during the first quarter.
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