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November 14, 2019

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REIT MBS Holdings Down Slightly in Volatile 3Q19

Increased interest volatility and widening spreads challenged REIT MBS investors in the third quarter as both agency and non-agency holdings declined. (Includes data chart.) Read More

GSEs Expand Retained Mortgage Portfolio in 3Q19

The combined mortgage portfolio of Fannie and Freddie increased by $9 billion during the third quarter, largely as a result of a growing securitization pipeline. (Includes data chart.) Read More

FHFA Considering Nonbank Membership in FHLB

Hinting at the possibility of allowing nonbanks to become members of the FHLBank system, FHFA Director Mark Calabria said the agency could engage in rulemaking by mid next year. Read More

Mortgage REIT Agrees to Buy Luxury Mortgage. MBS Anyone?

In another example of a REIT branching out, Starwood Property Trust has agreed to purchase a licensed lender/servicer. For now, all parties are mum but more deals may be afoot. Read More

Experts Warn Warehouse Lenders on the Pitfalls of eNotes

Compliance experts are warning warehouse lenders holding eNotes of the risks they face from certain ambiguities between the Uniform Commercial Code and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Read More

Data Center Securitization Poses Unique Risks

Moody’s Investors Service in a recent report explores the securitization of loans backed by data centers, noting the nascent asset class is susceptible to cash flow volatility. Read More

MSR Players Optimistic About Changes at Ginnie Mae

The changes outlined to boost funding for Ginnie Mae servicing rights could bring the agency closer to the market for MSRs on GSE loans, according to industry stakeholders. Read More

Grapevine: Ocwen’s MBS Exposure / Good News on the FHA Front

Ocwen Financial may have some MBS-related exposure, according to a new regulatory filing. Also, FHFA Director Mark Calabria opens up some more about the business practices of Fannie and Freddie. Read More

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