The industry’s most profitable mortgage-banking business during the fourth quarter was operated by Truist Bank. Meanwhile, TD Bank reported a huge $911.2 million loss related to the sale of mortgage loans. (Includes data table.)
While banks’ servicing-for-others balance declined in the fourth quarter of 2024, the industry put a higher valuation on the asset. Top-ranked JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo continued to reduce their portfolios. (Includes data table.)
The jump in refinance business, and a shift from cash-out to rate-term transactions, changed the credit-risk profile for Fannie and Freddie in the fourth quarter.