Brandon Ivey

The majority of expanded-credit MBS this year has been filled with Alt A loans that tend to have higher credit scores and are underwritten with alternative documentation.

Chimera Preps Jumbo MBS With Loans Aggregated by BofA

October 28, 2019

Brandon Ivey

Chimera issued a similar MBS in August, though the pending deal is slightly larger and will have a faster turn time.

Expanded-Credit MBS Jumps, Credit Characteristics Strong

October 25, 2019

Brandon Ivey

Issuers of expanded-credit MBS have significantly increased deal volume this year without reducing underwriting standards in terms of traditional credit characteristics. Average credit scores for loans in the transactions have actually improved this year.

Jumbo Originations Head North at First Republic, Flagstar

October 25, 2019

Brandon Ivey

Production of jumbo mortgages at First Republic Bank and Flagstar Bank increased on a sequential basis in the third quarter. Volume was driven by refinances as interest rates fell during the quarter.

Chase’s Risk Transfer Deal Could Pave Way for More Activity

October 25, 2019

Brandon Ivey

JPMorgan Chase Bank issued a deal this month that looks like it will meet requirements for favorable capital treatment by the OCC. The transactions could prompt similar issuance by other banks.

FDIC Proposal on Non-Agency MBS from Banks Met with Support

October 25, 2019

Brandon Ivey

A proposal by the FDIC to decrease disclosure requirements for certain non-agency MBS issued by banks largely found support from industry participants. However, MBS investors and consumer advocates raised concerns.

Redwood Acquires Single-Family Rental Lender CoreVest

October 25, 2019

Brandon Ivey

The $490 million acquisition of CoreVest, a major player in the single-family rental market, will help Redwood diversify its revenue sources.

Brandon Ivey

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Chimera Preps Jumbo MBS With Loans Aggregated by BofA

Expanded-Credit MBS Jumps, Credit Characteristics Strong

Jumbo Originations Head North at First Republic, Flagstar

Chase’s Risk Transfer Deal Could Pave Way for More Activity

FDIC Proposal on Non-Agency MBS from Banks Met with Support

Redwood Acquires Single-Family Rental Lender CoreVest

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