Deephaven Readies a New Nonprime MBS…With Seasoned Collateral June 28, 2022 Paul Muolo The servicer of record is Shellpoint...Read More
Securitization Rates Spike in 1Q22 as Originations Tumble June 28, 2022 John Bancroft Originations of first-liens fell 27.1% from the fourth quarter, affecting securitization rates...Read More
MBS/ABS Investment Down In BHC Trading Accounts June 24, 2022 John Bancroft Banks’ trading account assets are reported at fair value. When rates increase, MBS suffer value declines.Read More
More Turbulence for Non-QM Whole Loans? June 22, 2022 Paul Muolo A federally insured bank that had been buying non-QMs on a correspondent basis last month shut its window.Read More
Fannie, Freddie Impose Fees on Certain Resecuritizations June 22, 2022 Dennis Hollier The motivation for the fee is still somewhat fuzzy...Read More
The Fed Increases Its MBS Holdings. Huh? June 17, 2022 The central bank is unique in that it reports MBS holdings based on the unpaid principal balance of the securities it owns...Read More
Rating Services Refining ESG Analysis for MBS and ABS June 13, 2022 Brandon Ivey The goal: Investors would receive more relevant information regarding ESG issues.Read More
Ginnie Purchase Issuance Up in May June 13, 2022 Monica Hogan Overall FHA issuance volume increased 3.0% in May to nearly $24 billion...Read More
Angel Oak Ends Lull in Non-QM MBS Issuance June 10, 2022 Brandon Ivey The MBS is stocked with loans originated before the runup in interest rates.Read More
The Big Question: Should the Fed Hike Rates or Sell MBS? June 10, 2022 Dennis Hollier The impact of balance sheet reductions, which effect the supply of long-term securities, is more tangential.Read More