Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Chase increased mortgage production during the fourth quarter.

Originations at BofA increased by 26.7% from the third quarter while Wells' production was up 7.0%.

Banks and thrifts saw a 6.1% increase in mortgage-banking income from the second to the third quarter.

Originations of non-agency jumbo mortgages declined by 6.4% during the third quarter of 2025. (Includes data table.)

The Trump administration continues to tease a 2025 capital raise for the GSEs but industry experts remain skeptical this can be done in a safe, sound manner.

Originations of non-agency jumbo mortgages increased by nearly 60% in the second quarter of 2025. All of the top 50 lenders increased their jumbo originations compared with the first quarter. (Includes data table.)

Wells Fargo has been accused of charging borrowers improper mortgage fees during the origination process, while loanDepot is alleged to have violated the Truth in Lending Act’s loan originator compensation rule.

Bank of Hope anticipates three-year earn-back period following sale of low-yielding MBS; Figure touts strong demand for HELOC securitization; Wells transferring some non-agency MBS servicing to Shellpoint; Hooters whole-business securitization downgraded again.

Wells Fargo has the freedom to increase activity in various financial products now that the bank is out from under an asset cap. And officials at the bank have plenty of plans for growth, but not with mortgages.

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