Brandon Ivey

CEO Craig Knutson: “MFA’s reputation as a reliable buyer of residential whole loans and dependable capital partner has enabled us to source significant volume of whole loans, including transactions with limited competition.”

Quicken Tops Among Contributors to Non-Agency MBS in 2Q19

August 19, 2019

Brandon Ivey

In the second quarter, loans produced by Quicken were included in MBS issued by Annaly Capital Management, JPMorgan Chase and Redwood Trust.

Citi to Issue its First Non-QM MBS, Sourcing Loans from Impac

August 19, 2019

Brandon Ivey

Impac Mortgage Holdings, a publicly traded nonbank, is providing the underlying collateral for the deal...

Non-Agency Jumbo Originations Surged in the Second Quarter

August 16, 2019

Brandon Ivey

Originations of non-agency jumbo mortgages increased in the second quarter, spurred by low interest rates. The sector gained market share and some lenders said pipelines were strong heading into 3Q19.

REITs Lapping Up Non-QMs

August 16, 2019

Brandon Ivey

Several real estate investment trusts, including MFA Financial and Starwood Property Trust, are expanding their portfolio of non-qualified mortgages. The loans provide attractive returns, whether retained or bundled into an MBS.

Annaly, Chimera Seeing Benefits of Non-Agency MBS

August 16, 2019

Brandon Ivey

Annaly and Chimera are generating strong returns aggregating mortgages, issuing non-agency MBS and retaining subordinate tranches from the deals. Chimera plans to be a regular issuer of non-agency MBS with GSE-eligible loans.

Credit Suisse Enters Non-QM MBS Market; Chase, PIMCO Innovate

August 16, 2019

Brandon Ivey

Credit Suisse jumps into the non-QM MBS market, tapping a lender that previously contributed to MBS from Western Asset Management Company. JPMorgan Chase and PIMCO separately brought innovative deals.

Brandon Ivey

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Quicken Tops Among Contributors to Non-Agency MBS in 2Q19

Citi to Issue its First Non-QM MBS, Sourcing Loans from Impac

Non-Agency Jumbo Originations Surged in the Second Quarter

REITs Lapping Up Non-QMs

Annaly, Chimera Seeing Benefits of Non-Agency MBS

Credit Suisse Enters Non-QM MBS Market; Chase, PIMCO Innovate

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