Brandon Ivey

Nearly all the firms in a group of 30 servicers increased their jumbo portfolio in 2019. Chase and Truist were the only ones to see a decrease. (Includes data chart.)

Non-QM Sector Shows Cracks as Coronavirus Concerns Mount

March 20, 2020

Brandon Ivey

Homebridge Financial’s wholesale division and theLender both announced suspensions to their non-QM lending operations. Others will follow, rest assured...

Problems Adding Up for Sterling Bank and Trust

March 20, 2020

Brandon Ivey

More trouble for Sterling: DOJ is now investigating the bank’s non-qualified-mortgage origination practices.

Subprime Servicing Portfolios Run Off in 2019

March 20, 2020

Brandon Ivey

As has been the norm post-crisis, subprime servicing portfolios declined for most players in 2019. Ocwen remained the largest processor in the pack. (Includes data chart.)

Impac’s Non-QM Lending Declines in 2019

March 20, 2020

Brandon Ivey

A focus on refis of agency loans prompted a decline in non-QM lending at Impac in 2019. The lender will focus on non-QMs (again) this year.

Figure Issues HELOC ABS Using Blockchain Technology

March 20, 2020

Brandon Ivey

Figure packaged a $149 million ABS backed by home-equity lines of credit that were originated and securitized using blockchain technology.

News Briefs

March 20, 2020

Brandon Ivey

Toorak prices securitization backed by bridge loans; Redwood extends a warehouse line; Velocity provides a financial update; sales of luxury homes rose in 4Q19; PCMA launches product for investment properties.

Brandon Ivey

ARTICLES

The Latest Shoes to Drop: Angel Oak Wholesale, Citadel Suspend Non-QM Lending

Non-QM Market Under Stress from Coronavirus

The Famine After the Feast in the Non-Agency MBS Market

Jumbo Servicing Portfolios Increase in Fourth Quarter

Non-QM Sector Shows Cracks as Coronavirus Concerns Mount

Problems Adding Up for Sterling Bank and Trust

Subprime Servicing Portfolios Run Off in 2019

Impac’s Non-QM Lending Declines in 2019

Figure Issues HELOC ABS Using Blockchain Technology

News Briefs

Latest Imf News

Servicing Share for Rocket, Chase Down in Second Quarter

Income Declines at Rocket After Slow Spring Homebuying Season

MBS Investors Call for Changes With GSEs’ Credit Score Framework

Weak Jobs Report Could Delay Rate Hike by Fed

Featured Data

Largest Servicers Lose Ground in Second Quarter

MSR Transfers Increase in 2Q, UWM’s Sales Spike

Reset Activity Drives 2Q26 Boost in CLO/CDO Issuance

Originations Increase in 2Q Amid Headwinds From Rates

Featured Reports

Guide to Mortgage Lending to First-Time Homebuyers

Mortgage Servicing Rights Report: 1Q26 (PDF)

Lender Profiles 1Q26: Top 25 (PDF)

Mortgage Profitability Report 1Q26 (PDF)

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