Prime jumbo MBS production posted the biggest increase of any sector, rising 177% from the second quarter, while ECM securitization was up 14% in the third quarter. (Includes three data charts.)

The rapid growth in Freddie servicing during the third quarter stood in marked contrast to an unusual decline in the Ginnie market. Loan performance continued to improve. (Includes three data charts.)

Fannie and Freddie issued a whopping $705.7 billion of single-family MBS during the third quarter, smashing a record that had been on the books for 17 years. (Includes two data charts.)