April 14, 2026By John BancroftResidential MBS Issuance Declines Slightly in First QuarterAgency MBS issuance declined on a quarterly basis in the first quarter of 2026 while non-agency MBS issuance hit the highest level since the financial meltdown of 2007.
April 14, 2026By Brandon IveyOriginations Up on Annual Basis in 1Q at Chase, WellsBoth JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo increased their mortgage originations by more than 40% on an annual basis in the first quarter of 2026.
April 14, 2026By Brandon IveyTrump Admin Plans to Constrain Home Price AppreciationTo limit home price appreciation, the administration is working to sharply increase the supply of homes for sale, particularly newly built homes.
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 13, 2026By James DohnertShort Takes: Property Tax Bills Rising / VantageScore Launches Credit Risk Analytics Tool / The Loan Store Fills MBS From Lone Star Funds / Growing Consumer Segment Believes Homeownership Is Out of Reach