Rocket was the top bulk seller with a sharp increase in transfers, but a number of other sellers pulled back. Coissuance activity increased somewhat from the second quarter. (Includes three data tables.)

Lenders see recapture programs as a growth opportunity as origination volume is expected to decline next year.

FHA mortgages accounted for 32.1% of overall purchase-mortgage volume with primary MI in the third quarter, losing share to private MIs and the VA. (Includes two data tables.)