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.)
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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