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GSE Risk-Transfer Activity Cools in 3Q19

Freddie Mac's STACR issuance was up solidly in the third quarter, along with its reinsurance program. While Fannie’s CAS production was down, volume will pick up in the fourth quarter. (Includes data chart.) Read More

CLO Production Down Sharply in Third Quarter

Despite a solid gain in refinance transactions, CLO issuance fell 26% from the second to the third quarter. Octagon Investment Partners was the top is-suer at the nine-month mark. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Is the Trump Administration Pondering a Ginnie Mae Pick?

Three names are being kicked around to head Ginnie Mae, the government’s $2 trillion MBS guarantor: Robert Couch, Clinton Jones and Joe Murin. But is something else afoot? Read More

Chase Top Non-Agency MBS Issuer with Varied Collateral

JPMorgan Chase for years issued relatively staid prime non-agency MBS but in the past year the firm has added more variety in its collateral. Read More

With New Owners, Will Citadel Finally Issue Non-QM MBS?

Citadel Servicing, which played a key role in the rebirth of nonprime lending this decade, will have new owners soon. But will the firm finally tap the securitization market? Stay tuned. Read More

Redwood Sees Strong Returns from Investments

Redwood Trust’s investments have generated returns of around 12% so far this year. The REIT is increasing acquisitions of re-performing loan securities issued by Freddie Mac. Read More

Moody’s Flags Risk of Excess Hotel, Suburban Office Supply

The outlook for hotels and suburban offices remains questionable because excess supply is likely driving up default risk in commercial MBS backed by these property types, says Moody’s. Read More

Ginnie Mae Seeks Feedback on Digital Collateral Guidance

The agency is seeking comment on an initial draft policy guidance for accepting digitized mortgages and loan packages as underlying collateral for Ginnie MBS. Read More

Inside MBS & ABS

October 31, 2019

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GSE Risk-Transfer Activity Cools in 3Q19

CLO Production Down Sharply in Third Quarter

Is the Trump Administration Pondering a Ginnie Mae Pick?

Chase Top Non-Agency MBS Issuer with Varied Collateral

With New Owners, Will Citadel Finally Issue Non-QM MBS?

Redwood Sees Strong Returns from Investments

Moody’s Flags Risk of Excess Hotel, Suburban Office Supply

Ginnie Mae Seeks Feedback on Digital Collateral Guidance

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?