The MBA reports that pandemic-related loss mitigation options have pushed forbearance levels lower, as mortgage performance remains strong with post-forbearance workouts increasing in March.
Read More »Forbearance Rate Falls Across All Investor Types in February
The MBA reports that servicers’ portfolio volume in February dropped four basis points to 0.60% month-over-month, as approximately 300,000 homeowners nationwide remain in forbearance plans.
Read More »Forbearance Volume Falls Across All Investor Types in January
With nearly 320,000 U.S. homeowners in forbearance plans, the MBA reports that servicers’ portfolio forbearance volume dropped by six basis points month-over-month in January.
Read More »Report: Forbearances “Reach a Floor”
For the third consecutive month, the nation’s forbearance rate has remained relatively flat, with new forbearance requests and re-entries being reported at nearly the same pace as exits.
Read More »Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Continues to Grow in November
Ginnie Mae’s November new MBS issuance supports the financing of more than 122,000 households nationwide, including more than 55,600 first-time homebuyers.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Loans in Forbearance Rise in August
While overall mortgage servicers’ portfolio volume of loans in forbearance continues to dwindle, Ginnie Mae loans in forbearance increased in August, with approximately 360,000 U.S. homeowners currently in forbearance plans.
Read More »Forbearance Data: Exits, Results & More
MBA reports the overall forbearance rate in June nearly plateaued, with just a four-basis-point month-over-month decline, as approximately 405,000 homeowners in the U.S. remain in forbearance plans.
Read More »Pace of Monthly Forbearance Exits Slows in May
The MBA reports that the share of U.S. loans in forbearance fell to 0.85% in May. However, the report cautious that pressure may be placed on those in workout options due to inflation and a rise in rates.
Read More »Pace of Forbearance Exits Hits Two-Year Low
With nearly 470,000 nationwide currently in forbearance plans, strong employment numbers are helping homeowners regain their financial footing despite lingering inflationary concerns.
Read More »Forbearance Portfolio Volume Slides for 21st Straight Month
The number of U.S. loans in forbearance fell once again, with as an estimated 590,000 homeowners remaining in forbearance plans nationwide.
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