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Agency MBS Production Grows Slightly in November

Rate-term refinances drove the modest increase in agency MBS issuance in November, especially at Fannie and Freddie. Ginnie production was down. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

SEC Still Weighing Changes to Rating Service Pay

An SEC committee hosted a panel discussion in November regarding the compensation model for rating services. The regulator hasn't made a decision on whether reforms are needed to the issuer-pays model.

For the Feds, Nonbank Worries Just Won’t Go Away

FSOC continues to focus on the risk posed by nonbanks, which are key players in the MBS market. But is the regulator worrying too much? Opinions differ.

Former Freddie CEO Says UMBS Working as Planned

Former Freddie Mac CEO Don Layton takes a look at the GSE UMBS project and likes what he sees. Mission accomplished? Just about.

Whole Business Securities as Good as Gold?

Since 2006, only one rated whole business securitization has defaulted. Investors in the deals are protected by various features, including a model that isn't particularly reliant on issuer profits.

The UMBS Up and Running, CSS Quietly Cuts 36 Jobs

Although most of the CSS software developers let go were contractors, the company did have a few employees working in development. Now that the platform is finished, those positions are no longer required.

Hedge Fund Founder Jailed for Mismarking MBS Value

The founder and CEO of Premium Point Investments, New York, was sentenced to 50 months in prison for overvaluing by $100 million the value of securities his hedge fund had invested in.

NY Judge Denies Plaintiff Use of Sampling Expert

Late last month, a Manhattan district court judge denied a plaintiff investor's motion to hire experts to perform statistical sampling analysis in a case involving legacy MBS.

Grapevine: Due Diligence Changes? / mREIT Liquidity

The SFA is eyeing changes to its due diligence review standards. Meanwhile, REITs are awash in cash like never before.

Inside MBS & ABS

December 5, 2019

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Agency MBS Production Grows Slightly in November

SEC Still Weighing Changes to Rating Service Pay

For the Feds, Nonbank Worries Just Won’t Go Away

Former Freddie CEO Says UMBS Working as Planned

Whole Business Securities as Good as Gold?

The UMBS Up and Running, CSS Quietly Cuts 36 Jobs

Hedge Fund Founder Jailed for Mismarking MBS Value

NY Judge Denies Plaintiff Use of Sampling Expert

Grapevine: Due Diligence Changes? / mREIT Liquidity

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