Issuance of loans to Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities hit a four-year peak in April, marked by strong refinance volume and rising activity involving loan modifications. (Includes two data tables.)

Ginnie Mae MBS issuance declined 10.7% in the first quarter of 2026 due to a seasonal slowdown in purchase lending. Refinance activity held steady, helped by FHA business. (Includes four data tables.)

Issuers of Ginnie Mae securities took it easy in February, producing just $38.07 billion of MBS, off 24.6% from the previous month. Purchase mortgage and refi volumes declined at similar paces. (Includes two data tables.)