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How to Move from the Cash Window to MBS

August 19, 2021

Unpacking the transition from cash seller to guarantor. MCT experts and Freddie officials explore differences in pricing, servicing, and operations.

Opposition to Ginnie RFI Targets Risk-Based Capital

August 12, 2021

Paul Muolo

Commentators seem to agree that stronger capital positions are good for the Ginnie Mae business in general, but getting there is the hard part.

Distribution of Defaults in Freddie K-Deals Varies Widely

August 6, 2021

Dennis Hollier

Loans in Freddie multifamily securities rarely default; but when they do, the distribution of those defaults can be quite interesting.

Term SOFR Reaches a Key Benchmark, Still Some Uncertainty for MBS and ABS

August 5, 2021

Dennis Hollier

Late last month, inter-dealer brokers began using SOFR for dollar swaps, allowing ARRC to finally recommend use of Term SOFR.

Quantitative Easing Still Dominates MBS Markets

July 29, 2021

Dennis Hollier

Analysts say dollar rolls and spec pools still provide an opportunity for investors in the agency MBS market.

Non-Agency MBS Storms to Post-Crisis Record in 2Q21

July 15, 2021

John Bancroft

Fed by strong jumbo production, non-agency MBS issuance surged to $43 billion in the second quarter, the highest level since the end of 2007. (Includes three data charts.)

GSEs and Non-Agency MBS Now on Level Playing Field with QMs

July 8, 2021

Brandon Ivey

The end of the QM patch — thanks to a maneuver by the FHFA and Treasury — could help the non-agency market compete with the GSEs.

Fannie Helps EU-Based Investors Comply with New Regulations

July 8, 2021

Dennis Hollier

Fannie Mae is providing a monthly certification that its credit-risk sharing offerings comply with EU securitization requirements.

MBS Growth Finds Strong Demand at Banks and FRB

June 17, 2021

John Bancroft

Commercial banks upped their MBS holdings by 6.4% in the first quarter, staying ahead of a still-hungry Federal Reserve that boosted its portfolio by 7.1%. (Includes two data charts.)

SFR-Backed CMBS Issuance Spikes from 4Q20 to 1Q21

May 20, 2021

Maria Volkova

Also, first-quarter results from Invitation Homes and Americans Homes 4 Rent — the two corporate SFR giants — show an increase in business.

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How to Move from the Cash Window to MBS

Opposition to Ginnie RFI Targets Risk-Based Capital

Distribution of Defaults in Freddie K-Deals Varies Widely

Term SOFR Reaches a Key Benchmark, Still Some Uncertainty for MBS and ABS

Quantitative Easing Still Dominates MBS Markets

Non-Agency MBS Storms to Post-Crisis Record in 2Q21

GSEs and Non-Agency MBS Now on Level Playing Field with QMs

Fannie Helps EU-Based Investors Comply with New Regulations

MBS Growth Finds Strong Demand at Banks and FRB

SFR-Backed CMBS Issuance Spikes from 4Q20 to 1Q21

Latest Imf News

Basel III, Other Rulemakings Paused Until Next Administration

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