The outlook for Fed action is largely positive for MBS investors, with interest rate volatility expected to decline. Still, rate cuts will introduce a risk that has been limited for years: prepayments.
Ginnie Mae issuers produced $38.15 billion into mortgage-backed securities in July, an 8.3% increase from the previous month. (Includes two data tables.)
The executive president of the Mexican Association of Retirement Fund Administrators noted that some Mexican investors see U.S. MBS as a riskier investment than U.S. Treasuries.