The volume of jumbo originations improved in the third quarter but not as fast as the increase in total originations across the mortgage market, causing the jumbo sector to lose market share. (Includes data chart.)
The dollar volume of conforming jumbo mortgages included in GSE MBS increased sharply in the third quarter. Other noncore GSE business also expanded. (Includes data chart.)
Originations of higher-priced non-government mortgages increased by 11% in 2018. The loans can’t receive safe harbor QM status and many higher-priced mortgages are required to include escrow accounts. (Includes two data charts.)