Space Coast Credit Union's first securitization, composed of prime auto loans, should perform well compared to its competitors, according to rating services.

The SEC has finalized a rule prohibiting certain conflicts of interest in the securitization market. Industry participants are largely happy with changes in the final version of the rule.

The red-hot vehicle ABS market saw intense competition between S&P and Fitch for ratings supremacy. Kroll rode the resurgent ECM MBS market to boost its share of rated issuance. (Includes two data tables.)

Bank holdings of credit-card ABS were the only sector to show an increase in the third quarter as most top players recorded declines in their portfolios. (Includes two data tables.)

Servicing practices at credit unions, relatively new participants in the auto ABS market, differ in some ways from the industry at large.

VineBrook Homes is set to issue its first single-family rental securitization. Issuance in the sector ticked up in the third quarter after declining for more than a year.

Securitization tied to financing acquisitions of MSRs dwindled in the past year, but banks are still providing financing to nonbank MSR buyers through loans.

In 2024, limited liability companies and certain other entities will have to begin reporting beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. ABS issuers will generally be covered by the requirements but CLO issuers will not.

The change in course was fueled by mounting pressure from industry participants and members of Congress, among other stakeholders.

Esoteric ABS provide stronger yields than traditional ABS. In exchange, investors face greater liquidity risk and some unknowns on future performance.