Critics argue that, if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are released from conservatorship without an explicit government guarantee, MBS investors will demand wider spreads to cover the added credit risk.

Stifel is telling its clients to reallocate into MBS from corporates. Meanwhile, MBS trades slipped in December but posted a strong year.

The deal differs from other fiber ABS in that it’s backed by enterprise fiber instead of retail or bulk fiber networks.

Issuance of single-family rental securitizations has seen sharp swings in recent years. Moderate growth is expected this year and deal performance is forecast to remain strong.

The new PM Max program provides outsourcing services for MBS and ABS portfolios.

Following a strong jobs report, many economists now expect the Fed to keep rates unchanged. Also, concerns about policies from the Trump administration are helping to drive up the 10-year Treasury rate.

Affordable housing advocates say ending the GSE conservatorships administratively won’t relieve the enterprises from the mission-related responsibilities included in their charters and HERA.

About 20 wholesale account executives and managers recently left Acra for Champions Funding.

Property insurance premiums are rising and accounting for a larger share of mortgage borrowers’ monthly payments.

Bank regulators run by Trump-appointed leaders could move to issue a revised proposal on capital requirements for large banks, according to FDIC Vice Chairman Travis Hill.