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September 17, 2020

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REITs Begin Rebuilding MBS Portfolios in 2Q20

While most of the larger mortgage REITs began growing portfolios that were ravaged by market turmoil at the end of March, many smaller firms continued to shrink. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Wells the Latest Big Bank to Enter Non-QM MBS Market

Following in the footsteps of Citi and JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo is preparing to issue a non-qualified mortgage MBS. The bank plans to securitize small pools of its non-agency originations on a regular basis. Read More

Life Insurers Boost Structured Finance Holdings in 2Q20

Residential MBS accounted for 39% of the combined structured-finance portfolio for the 15 largest life insurers in the U.S. (Includes data chart.) Read More

The Coming Storm: A Resurgence in Ginnie Buyouts?

Ginnie Mae buyouts have simmered down the past few months but the improvement may be ephemeral. And nonbanks might be leading the charge. Read More

HFSC Puts Some Heat on Calabria on Capital Rule, Adverse Fee

Facing pressure from both sides of the aisle, FHFA Director Mark Calabria said if the GSEs had come into the current crisis with sufficient capital, the adverse market fee could have been delayed for a few years. Read More

Quicken Joins the Hordes Tapping Cheap Debt

Ultra-low interest rates are fueling both record originations and a stampede of debt offerings by mortgage firms far and wide. The latest participants: Rocket, NewRez and Fidelity National. Read More

Enough Agency MBS Supply to Feed the Beast at the Fed

Citing a record $321.87 billion in agency MBS issuance in August, Wells Fargo Securities said 2020 appears poised for historic volumes. Read More

Container Lease ABS Deals Booming as Issuers Refi Debt

Issuance of ABS tied to marine container leases set sail in August, with the sector producing more volume in recent weeks than all of 2018 and 2019 combined. Read More

CRE CLOs Hold Up During Pandemic; Future Risks Seen

Collateralized loan obligations tied to commercial real estate are faring well thanks to the sector’s limited exposure to the lodging industry. Read More

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