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June 18, 2026

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Non-Agency MBS and GSEs Gain in First Quarter

Relatively strong refinance activity helped dampen growth in outstanding agency single-family MBS during the first quarter, but non-agency MBS posted its biggest increase in years. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

New Investors Flock to Non-Agency MBS

International players and smaller insurance companies are expected to increase their investments in expanded-credit MBS. Read More

Banks Likely to Reduce Loan Sales With Capital Change

Urban Institute researchers say the mortgage industry will experience slightly better capital treatment as a result of the changes to the Basel III Endgame, but they recommend some improvements. Read More

ABS Players Seek to Exclude ABS From SEC Rule

Trade groups expressed concern that proposed changes to Rule 15c2-11 of the Securities Exchange Act could accidentally ensnare ABS. Read More

Fitch Credits Selectivity for Single-Asset CMBS Ratings

The ratings service said a “selective, disciplined, transaction-specific approach” is why its single-asset/single-borrower portfolio outperforms ratings by other firms. Read More

Mutual Fund Investment in CRT Reduces Spreads

Economists note that the pricing of mortgage credit risk depends not only on the quality of the underlying mortgages but also on who ultimately bears that risk. Read More

Ginnie Issues Reminder of Collapsible Security Groups

Ginnie Mae reminded security holders last week that they have the ability to collapse a security group within a multiclass transaction on short notice, an option the agency said has been underutilized. Read More

Small-Business Lenders Boost ABS Issuance

Byzfunder issued its first ABS last week, a transaction that was three times oversubscribed by investors. Repeat issuers are also ramping up originations and issuance volume. Read More

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