While securitization of broadly syndicated loans gained momentum in the third quarter, CLO issuance backed by refinancing and commercial real estate remained sluggish. (Includes data chart.)
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The two GSEs agree that a proposed capital rule would diminish the benefit of credit-risk transfers, but Freddie plans to stay in the market under the current regime. (Includes data chart.)
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Freddie has issued several securities backed by re-performing loans during the pandemic. However: Are these loans still protected by the FHFA’s moratorium on foreclosures?
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Fannie and Freddie both reported declines in the most severe category of delinquency, but Ginnie's rate was slightly higher in October. (Includes data chart.)
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Securitization of non-qualified mortgages is generating healthy profits. However, issuers face a dilemma: Originations of the product have slowed.
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The top officer of Ginnie Mae announced his resignation this week as the nation gets ready for a new occupant in the White House. A successor? Not yet.
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Due to the resurgence in coronavirus infections, recovery in the travel and hotel sectors will be even slower than what was expected a few months ago.
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