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January 25, 2019

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Commercial MBS Issuance Declined Slightly in 2018

Despite a sharp rise in the fourth quarter, issuance of commercial MBS for the whole of 2018 declined 6 percent. Agency multifamily MBS continued to dominate the overall CMBS market. [Includes one data chart.] Read More

SFIG Plots Advocacy and Policy Priorities with Bright

With Michael Bright at the helm, the Structured Finance Industry Group plans to focus on policy issues and on strengthening ties with key members of government and regulatory bodies. Read More

What are the Odds Calabria Will Get the FHFA Job?

Some Democrats are concerned that FHFA nominee Mark Calabria isn’t the best person to chart the GSEs’ future course. A full Senate confirmation of Calabria could take several months, though. Read More

Nonprime MBS Issuance Off to a Fast Start

Issuance of nonprime MBS got off to a strong start this year, maintaining the momentum established in 2018. Read More

Multifamily Sector Strong at Fannie and Freddie

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are coming off strong years for their multifamily business and most observers say that success is likely to continue well into 2019. Read More

MBS Trading Wanes. Worrisome Trends Ahead?

The average daily trading volume in agency MBS fell to $212.9 billion in December, one of the lowest readings of the year, according to figures compiled by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. Read More

Commercial Real Estate CLOs and Agency CMBS

Commercial real estate collateralized loan obligations are a valuable financing tool, albeit with some risks, industry officials said at a conference sponsored by the CRE Finance Council in Miami last week. Read More

CHLA Concerned Ginnie Clipping Small Issuers

The Community Home Lenders Association has expressed concerns that Ginnie Mae is on a mission to reduce the number of MBS issuers and tighten credit standards — moves that would affect its core members and hurt its housing mission. Read More

It’s Business as Usual for HECM; Issuance Down

An estimated $9.6 billion of Ginnie Mae securities backed by FHA-insured reverse mortgages were issued in 2018, down from $10.5 billion a year ago, according to New View Advisors. Read More

Mortgage Grapevine

A price war? Ginnie woes? More… Read More

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