The MBA said a permanent, paid-for government backstop for agency mortgage-backed securities would be the ideal way to ensure a deep, liquid secondary mortgage market.
Fannie and Freddie accounted for most of the growth in the supply of single-family mortgage debt outstanding, offsetting declines in the Ginnie and non-agency sectors. (Includes two data charts.)
If the Financial Stability Oversight Council gets its way, GSE capital standards will be tighter than what many in the industry want. Is that a problem? Opinions vary.
Growth was slow for many subservicers in 2Q20 but smaller lenders continue to outsource the servicing function with the hope, perhaps, of cashing in on the MSR asset later. (Includes data chart.)
But regulators are concerned about their ability to identify violations and a reduction in an important source of state revenue — branch licensing fees.
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