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Jumbo Originations Increase in 3Q, Market Share Drops

The volume of jumbo originations improved in the third quarter but not as fast as the increase in total originations across the mortgage market, causing the jumbo sector to lose market share. (Includes data chart.) Read More

SEC Reviewing Disclosure Norms for Non-Agency MBS

No publicly registered deal has been issued since the SEC tightened disclosure requirements in 2014. However, revisions contemplated by the agency could change all that. Read More

Noncore GSE Business Increases in 3Q Led by Conforming Jumbos

The dollar volume of conforming jumbo mortgages included in GSE MBS increased sharply in the third quarter. Other noncore GSE business also expanded. (Includes data chart.) Read More

FHFA Working to Level the Playing Field for Non-Agency Market

A strategic plan from FHFA includes proposals to help the non-agency secondary market better compete with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read More

Citadel Slated for Sale to Investment Firm HPS

HPS is reportedly paying about $250 million for the non-QM lender. Citadel’s expanded-credit production has outpaced the market this year. Read More

Interest Rate Swings Cut into Redwood’s MBS Execution

Redwood’s mortgage banking income decreased in the third quarter as falling interest rates lessened demand for MBS. Execution rebounded in October after interest rates increased. Read More

MBS Roundup: Deals from Wells and Several Others

Wells Fargo is set to issue its second-largest post-crisis prime non-agency MBS while PIMCO has a deal backed by seasoned mortgages. Read More

News Briefs

Moody’s assesses Quicken as an “average” originator of prime jumbos; Prosper ties up with BBVA USA to launch a HELOC product; Deephaven hires Kris-Ann Carduff as a vice president. Read More

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November 8, 2019

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Jumbo Originations Increase in 3Q, Market Share Drops

SEC Reviewing Disclosure Norms for Non-Agency MBS

Noncore GSE Business Increases in 3Q Led by Conforming Jumbos

FHFA Working to Level the Playing Field for Non-Agency Market

Citadel Slated for Sale to Investment Firm HPS

Interest Rate Swings Cut into Redwood’s MBS Execution

MBS Roundup: Deals from Wells and Several Others

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