Analysts: Undetermined Details of ResCap Bankruptcy Prompt Uncertainty About $8.7 Billion MBS Settlement
May 25, 2012
Uncertainty lingers in the wake of last weeks announced $8.7 billion settlement between non-agency MBS investors and Ally Financials subsidiary Residential Capital as the details and implications of the deal resonate throughout the market. The agreement with 17 residential MBS investors was struck in a photo finish shortly before ResCaps bankruptcy filing, and it represents the second major settlement between non-agency MBS investors and the sponsors of non-agency securitizations. Bank of Americas controversial $8.5 billion proposed settlement with investors that purchased Countrywide non-agency MBS...