The CRT market is showing signs of post-pandemic recovery. But Freddie Mac’s former CEO believes the re-proposed capital rule for the GSEs could make the whole CRT program pointless.
Repurchases of delinquent loans from Ginnie MBS pools jumped sharply in May, including a significant number of performing loans under COVID-19 forbearance plans. (Includes data chart.)
Instead of larger, multi-issuer uniform MBS pools, FHFA wants seller/servicers to closely monitor the prepayment speeds of their broker/correspondent channels to ensure closer alignment of Fannie/Freddie pools.
Nonbank Ginnie Mae issuers increased their borrowings under the PTAP program in May but not significantly. Next up: FHA’s forbearance policy on loans in progress.
The creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could grease the skids for an end to the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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