With Volume Up and Ongoing Market Tumult, Ginnie Mae Stiffens MBS Issuer Standard
September 25, 2008
Ginnie Mae late last week announced tougher eligibility rules for companies that want to be approved securities issuers in its rapidly growing MBS program. One of the most significant changes made is to the agency’s net worth requirements. According to the updated eligibility requirements, applicants must have an adjusted net worth of at least $1 million, including all single family MBS and home equity conversion MBS. If an issuer would like to deal with project