Issuance of Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities with refinance loans increased sharply for the third straight month in October. However, the refi business appears poised to slow as interest rates on mortgages increased through October. (Includes two data tables.)

Until recently, originations and MBS issuance were on the rise. But rising rates have introduced uncertainty in the secondary market.

The $166 million unrated deal is the first in a shifting strategy for the RTL lender.

The volume of adjustable-rate mortgages and interest-only loans flowing into expanded-credit MBS increased from the second quarter to the third.

Attendance at the ABS East conference hit another record this week, with investors showing strong demand for structured finance products. Issuance is expected to remain elevated, helped by interest rate moves.

Residential MBS transactions will likely experience a spike in delinquencies, but performance will return to pre-storm levels within a year, according to Moody’s.

DSCR and investor loans are seeing strong interest from investors due to the housing market and new rating methodologies.

The company measured its economic return at 9.3% in the third quarter...

Goldman Sachs analysts said investments in MBS and ABS are looking good heading into 2025.

The SEC alleged Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust’s valuation practices for collateralized mortgage obligations violated the Investment Advisors Act and the Investment Company Act.