The Trump administration is likely to take actions that will reduce regulation for the MBS and ABS markets. Industry participants are working to shape the actions while also staying nimble.
Bank holdings of non-mortgage ABS slumped to $82 billion at the end of 2024, the lowest level in 17 years. One bright spot was bank investment in ABS backed by unsecured consumer loans. (Includes two data tables.)
NAIC could increase oversight of its Securities Valuation Office ahead of a proposal that would allow the SVO to change ratings on insurance company investments.
Prices for autos and other vehicles are expected to increase due to tariffs set by the Trump administration. That will likely lead to worse performance for securitizations, according to Moody’s Ratings.
It will be the 11th issuance of its type by loanDepot.
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