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February 18, 2021

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Big Banks Load up on GSE Pass-Through MBS in 4Q20

Bank of America increased its MBS portfolio by a whopping $93.5 billion during the fourth quarter. Big gains were also reported by Chase, Schwab and Truist. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Secondary Market for Non-QMs Perks Up with Chase and Ellington

JPMorgan Chase is set to issue a credit-risk transfer transaction involving non-QMs and Ellington Financial is the first issuer with a non-QM MBS predominantly stocked with loans originated after March 2020. Read More

GSE Portfolios Decline in 4Q20, Cast Mixed Outlook

Fannie and Freddie both grew their portfolios of whole loans targeted for the securitization process while reducing the amount of their own MBS holdings. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Rates Rise, MBS Trading Increases and Lenders Worry (A Bit)

Read the tea leaves: Rising rates and a jump in MBS activity could portend trouble up around the bend. Read More

GSE Multifamily Business Continues to Boom

So far, performance of the multifamily businesses of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2021 resembles 2020. It’s not clear if these similarities will persist. Read More

ESG Analysis Playing an Increasing Role in MBS & ABS Investments

Structured finance investors and issuers are both putting an emphasis on environmental, social and governance factors. Read More

Top-Ranked Correspondent Buyer Slated for Sale

Once the AmeriHome deal is completed, Western Alliance will become a top player in the secondary and MBS markets.

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Maxex Hires Two Top Wells Fargo Executives

Maxex, the mortgage trading platform, plans to use Maloch Spivey’s and Steven Valladares’ expertise to accelerate its expansion. Read More

Mortgages in Forbearance Lowest Since April 2020

Declines in Ginnie Mae and GSE portfolios resulted in the overall loans in forbearance falling to a 10-month low. Read More

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