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October 14, 2021

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New Production Fuels Gain in 3Q21 Non-Agency Residential MBS

Total non-agency MBS issuance was up only 3.6% from the second to the third quarter, and securitization of RPL and NPL deals fell sharply. But prime RMBS production surged dramatically. Read More

Ginnie MBS Loan Removals Gliding Toward Normalcy

A slowdown in primary market originations and new Ginnie MBS issuance is reflected in lower loan liquidation as borrower payoff remains the largest reason for removal. Read More

Ginnie Weighing Feedback on MBS Capital Requirements

The American Bankers Association called for a measured approach to the implementation of any capital requirements for single-family MBS issuers. Read More

As Fed Tapering Takes Hold, Who Will Fill the MBS-Buying Void?

The Fed will stop being the hog at the MBS trough, one of these days. Ramifications and opportunities for other buyers? Read More

Shift in Interest Rate Trends Prompts Scrutiny of REITs

Investors purchase REIT stocks because of the dividends they provide. But with rates heading higher, which firms should be avoided? Read More

Preparation, Fed Actions Helped MBS and ABS Weather Coronavirus

Changes implemented in response to the financial crisis of 2008 helped the MBS and ABS markets perform better than expected at the onset of the pandemic. Read More

New Lawsuit Challenges Conservatorship of GSEs

FBOP, a bank holding company whose subsidiaries once owned nearly $1 billion in GSE shares, has joined the ranks of plaintiffs suing the government for destroying the value of those shares. Is it too late? Read More

Strong Performance of CLOs Helping to Boost Investor Demand

Issuance of CLOs is surging as investors gain confidence in the asset class. Refinances of deals issued two years ago are also helping. Read More

Freddie to Issue $3 Billion in Affordable Housing Bonds

The mortgage giant got the ball rolling with a $285 million offering of uniform MBS collateralized entirely of Home Possible mortgages. Read More

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