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UWM Tops Prime Non-Agency MBS Contributors in 2019

United Wholesale Mortgage was the top originator of prime mortgages securitized in non-agency MBS in 2019. Underwriting characteristics for the sector loosened modestly. Read More

CFPB’s QM Proposal Could Reduce Non-Agency Business

The bureau’s plan to replace the QM patch could reduce the volume of mortgages that flow into the non-agency market, according to analysts. The CFPB is working to avoid disruption to GSE-eligible originations. Read More

Mixed Trends in Jumbo Originations at 3 Banks in 2019

First Republic Bank enjoyed a record year for originations while jumbo production declined at Flagstar Bank and Axos Financial. The banks noted that competition suppressed originations. Read More

Ashmore’s Vista Point Ramping Up Non-QM Aggregation

Vista Point Mortgage received an assessment by S&P, which suggests the firm is aggregating non-QMs with plans to contribute to non-agency MBS. The firm was founded by the former president of Impac Mortgage. Read More

Sterling Prepping New Loan Products With Tighter Standards

After halting its main non-qualified-mortgage program due to procedural issues, Sterling Bank and Trust is planning new products with tighter underwriting standards. Read More

LIBOR Transition Complicated for Non-Agency Mortgages

There are no easy solutions as servicers work to move non-agency ARMs from LIBOR to a different reference rate. Read More

Several Large Prime Non-Agency MBS Deals in the Works

Redwood is prepping a large prime non-agency MBS while Quicken issued its second deal. Seer Capital has an expanded-credit product in the works and Velocity a small-balance commercial loan deal. Read More

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FDIC eases disclosure standards for non-agency MBS; industry seeks delay in revisions to risk-retention requirements; MBA wants NCUA to follow bank regulators on non-agency appraisal standards; Maxex touts trading volume; A&D Mortgage using LoanScorecard. Read More

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February 7, 2020

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UWM Tops Prime Non-Agency MBS Contributors in 2019

CFPB’s QM Proposal Could Reduce Non-Agency Business

Mixed Trends in Jumbo Originations at 3 Banks in 2019

Ashmore’s Vista Point Ramping Up Non-QM Aggregation

Sterling Prepping New Loan Products With Tighter Standards

LIBOR Transition Complicated for Non-Agency Mortgages

Several Large Prime Non-Agency MBS Deals in the Works

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