A 4% monthly increase in Ginnie Mae refinance volume largely benefited the VA market, which accounted for 57% of Ginnie MBS issuance in January. (Includes two data charts.)

Freedom Mortgage and PennyMac remained the top Ginnie MBS issuers in November, though their monthly production was down slightly. Quicken and Lakeview gained ground. (Includes two data charts.)

The VA continued to expand its role in the Ginnie MBS market in October. Overall, a small increase in purchase-mortgage business offset a tiny slip in refi volume. (Includes two data charts.)