April 15, 2026By Emmeline WilleyGinnie Issuance Declines in First Quarter, Refis SteadyThe refi share of Ginnie issuance increased to 43.9% in the first quarter of 2026, the highest since the second quarter of 2021.
April 15, 2026By Brandon IveyApplications for Purchase Mortgages Trailing 2025 Level“Purchase activity remained subdued as potential homebuyers remained hesitant given the current economic uncertainty,” said Joel Kan, a vice president and deputy chief economist at the MBA.
April 15, 2026By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Lending Up on Annual Basis at BofA / Strong Start Until Iran War / Egan-Jones Hires Structured Finance LeadBofA's originations of first mortgages increased by 42.7% on an annual basis in the first quarter of 2026.
April 14, 2026By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Mortgage Demand Shifts in March / Applications Tied to New Homes Jump in March / Chase Brings Large HELOC Securitization / LOs Not Top Source of Advice
April 10, 2026By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Interest Rates Decline / NewFi Fills Non-Agency MBS / ‘Sweet Spot’ for Buydowns