KBRA said that third-quarter MBS issuance volume didn’t meet its expectations and will drop rapidly in the coming year. Meanwhile, both DBRS and Moody’s noted that performance is stabilizing. 

Now that the purchase-mortgage market is getting squishy, agency MBS issuance may sink to its lowest level in years. New pricing from the GSEs may be offset by a potential cut in FHA premiums. (Includes two data charts.)

When Ginnie released its new capital eligibility standards this past summer, nonbanks far and wide were not happy. The agency later extended the implementation deadline until late 2024, but some shops are pondering their options. Ocwen is one of them.