A $335 million deal from Goldman Sachs is the first prime non-agency MBS in the market since mid-March. The transaction includes mortgages originated in the past few months.
A coalition of industry trade groups asked the SEC to revise standards for publicly registered non-agency MBS. They suggested aligning standards with practices for private placements.
Neuberger Berman issued a non-QM MBS this week, ending a lull in issuance that started in late February due to volatility from the coronavirus. Other issuers also plan to return to the market.
Profit at Velocity Financial declined in the first quarter and half the staff was temporarily furloughed. Still, the firm plans to issue an MBS in the coming weeks and get back on track.
Redwood MBS could be downgraded due to stop-advance feature; Moody’s assesses Finance of America Mortgage; non-QM lender PCMA signs lease for new headquarters.
Velocity Financial was increasing originations and income, then the coronavirus hit, halting issuance of a planned MBS and prompting the need for additional capital.
Issuance of non-agency MBS fell 8.2% in the first quarter, with the decline driven by the expanded-credit sector. The non-agency MBS market essentially shut down in March due to fallout from the coronavirus. (Includes data chart.)
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