Rate-term refinances fueled most of the increase in agency single-family MBS issuance last month, but the wave may already be running out of propulsion. (Includes two data tables.)
Manufactured housing loans remain a tiny fraction of GSE acquisitions, but that share has nearly doubled since 2019 and plays an important role in spec pooling.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr plans to recommend retaining capital requirements for unrealized losses on MBS held in bank portfolios. This provision was in response to the 2023 banking crisis.
Commercial banks posted a surprising increase in MBS holdings during the fourth quarter, while foreign investors, money managers, life insurers and credit unions also grew their portfolios. (Includes three data tables.)
Rate-term refinances still account for a relatively small share of total agency MBS production, but volume jumped 22% from December to January. Many top sellers shifted more of their business to Fannie. (Includes two data tables.)
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