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January 10, 2017

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The Final Tally: Ginnie Mae MBS Issuance Hit a Record High in 2016; VA Soared

FHA collateral still accounted for over half of Ginnie issuance, but the 2016 total was up a more subdued 8.2 percent from the previous year… Read More

A Wide Variety of Denial Rates Among Jumbo Originators

Some 30 percent of jumbo application denials were tied to debt-to-income ratios, compared to 15 percent for all loan types. Read More

Mortgage Hiring Accelerates in November. Can it Last?

Some industry executives have been predicting a correction in mortgage hiring in the coming months, with large layoffs anticipated at shops that have focused too strongly on refinancings. Read More