Issuance of specified-pool MBS in the third quarter was up 21.5% at Freddie Mac. The biggest increase was in pools of loans on New York properties.

Jumbo originations increased by more than double digits from the third to the fourth quarter of 2024. On an annual basis, the jumbo share of total originations held steady. (Includes data table.)

Fannie/Freddie MBS pools with maximum credit scores of 700 or less were the most sought-after “story” in 2024, with issuance jumping 64% from the previous year. (Includes data table.)