The company is lending less and issuing smaller securitizations this year, but investors keep flocking to the subprime lender's paper.

JPMorgan Chase reported a rise in value of its mortgage servicing rights despite lower originations in this year's third quarter.

The government-sponsored enterprise is still looking for the right balance between offering a product that's attractive to investors and a cost-effective way to reduce risk.

The Michigan company had fewer gains from loan sales. It also reported an increase in noninterest expenses.