The reputation of being a safe, liquid asset adds about 47 basis points to the “convenience premium” of agency MBS over investment grade bonds, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Issuance of agency real estate mortgage investment conduits/collateralized mortgage obligations was essentially flat in 2021, with Ginnie sharply increasing its volume while GSE issuance declined. (Includes data chart.)
Issuance of non-agency MBS with deals backed by mortgages bought out from Ginnie Mae MBS has increased in recent months. Once they’re reperforming, those loans can be re-delivered to Ginnie.
Nonbank boosters continue to fear Ginnie Mae’s final capital rule may not accurately reflect the intrinsic value of MSRs. Others fear it could be too soft.
It will be the 11th issuance of its type by loanDepot.
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