The share of higher-risk lending going to the GSEs expanded slightly in the first quarter, but high-credit score mortgages continued to dominate business at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (Includes two data tables.)
Although almost all of the cost of funding a loan through MBS is passed through to consumers, borrowers only see about 40% of the “cost” of a specified pool pay-up.
Loans delivered to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the fourth quarter of 2023 move towards lower LTV ratios and higher FICO scores as volume plummets. (Includes two data tables.)
Lenders need specific plans for outreach to borrowers that are Black, indigenous and people of color, according to industry participants. Focusing on the borrowers can be difficult but will pay off, the industry participants added.
New research shows that when mortgage companies use minority actors in their TV ads, viewers are more likely to apply for a loan with that lender. Borrowers also showed more brand favorability.