April 15, 2022

loanDepot Rises to Top Originator of Loans in Prime Non-Agency MBS

Prime non-agency MBS issuance declined by nearly 20% on a sequential basis in the first quarter of 2022. However, loanDepot nearly doubled its activity in the market during that span. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

First Republic Increases Jumbo-Focused Production in First Quarter

Originations of jumbo mortgages increased at First Republic Bank despite rising interest rates. Officials at the bank said a number of factors led to the nearly 20% increase in originations during the January-March cycle. Read More

Mixed Trends in ‘Noncore’ Business at GSEs in First Quarter

Investment-property mortgage volume delivered to the GSEs was flat on a sequential basis in the first quarter, second-home volume declined by 8.0% and conforming jumbo business fell 38.5%. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Non-QM Market Facing Short-Term Difficulties

Rising interest rates are leading to diminished demand for non-QM whole loans saddled with lower rates. Longer term, industry participants remain optimistic. Read More

Guaranteed Rate Tops Correspondent Sellers of Jumbos in 2021

Correspondent sales of jumbo mortgages to unaffiliated buyers more than doubled in 2021, with Guaranteed Rate leading the pack. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Non-Agency MBS Issuance Resumes, Prime Deals Lead

Issuance of non-agency MBS ground to a halt near the end of March but gained some momentum this week, led by prime deals. Read More

Court Dismisses Some Claims in Angel Oak Lawsuit Against LOs

Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions had sued four former loan originators and LendSure Mortgage under the Georgia Trade Secret Act. Read More

News Briefs

Redwood unveils bank-statement loans; Axos offering jumbos with deferred interest; Arc Home expands non-QM offerings; Homepoint starts construction financing; The Change Company raises equity; Vontive offering IPL platform. Read More

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loanDepot Rises to Top Originator of Loans in Prime Non-Agency MBS

First Republic Increases Jumbo-Focused Production in First Quarter

Mixed Trends in ‘Noncore’ Business at GSEs in First Quarter

Non-QM Market Facing Short-Term Difficulties

Guaranteed Rate Tops Correspondent Sellers of Jumbos in 2021

Non-Agency MBS Issuance Resumes, Prime Deals Lead

Court Dismisses Some Claims in Angel Oak Lawsuit Against LOs

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April 15, 2022

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?