As much as $20 billion of GSE-eligible mortgages could go into non-agency MBS annually due to new restrictions on GSE acquisitions of mortgages for investment properties and second homes.
It marks the first residential MBS rated by Kroll that aligns with a social bond framework. Fitch Ratings also rated the deal, though the firm appeared to be somewhat less impressed.
Months of improvements in the performance of non-agency MBS stalled earlier this year, though delinquencies resumed a downward trend at the end of March.
In April, issuers offered $4.95 billion of prime non-agency MBS across nine deals. Meanwhile, only two expanded-credit MBS hit the market, totaling $735.58 million.
Prime non-agency MBS issuance continued to flow in April, helped by some new players. Expanded-credit activity has been limited recently, with a downturn in demand.