Capital markets

The closely watched case centers on bank allegations the government corporation promised certain reverse-mortgage assets in return for funding then reneged.

The company took a break from securitization during the first quarter but was able to get a deal done shortly after the fiscal period ended.

The partnership between alternative investment managers adds to signs investors see the private mortgage market as attractive, albeit not immune to risk.

Moderate leverage is one example of cleaner credit, as the current collateral pool's original loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is 69.1%, down from 71.7% on the 2024-NQM1 series.

The global asset manager wanted access to the smaller company's residential mortgage credit strategies, which will become available to a larger investor base.

Multifamily debt held by all capital sources continues to grow at a faster pace than the overall commercial market, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte is the new chair for both and he has removed several members while adding a few new names at each.

Easing regulations on the GSEs will likely drive elevated activity in non-QM if or when it occurs, leaders at the real estate investment trust also said.

Private equity firms are buying stakes in sports teams more frequently, at the same time that more stadiums are being built or renovated.

The enterprise failed to improve on its net income but did report a steady profit, and got closer to meeting minimum risk-based regulatory capital requirements.

Mortgage experts were expecting the first FOMC meeting under President Trump would have more significance in the long run than short-term, with some wild cards.

Commoditization of mortgages, plus technology that eases the refinance process, and the regulatory environment, all contributed to the decision.

James Whitlinger, Freddie Mac single family chief financial officer, has served as the company's interim CFO since Christian Lown's departure at the end of June.

Freddie Mac shares rose to $4.14 at 12:30 p.m. in New York Friday, Fannie Mae's stock climbed to about $4.23, each up 22% from the previous day's close.

Lenders will need to lean on alternative products as limited mortgage rate relief keeps some consumers on the sidelines, but others will tire of waiting and act.

Nonagency issuances are expected to increase 85% for this year over 2023, and rise another 36% in 2025, the second best since the financial crisis.

Unlike some recent RMBS deals, both exclude riskier interest-only loans and those supporting investment properties.

New arrivals to the ABS market seek investors in less than stellar-rated bonds.

The proposal is one of several that aims to address difficulties managing early buyouts from mortgage-backed securities pools.

But the Federal Housing Administration program was the only mortgage loan type to gain market share month-to-month as measured by rate lock percentage.