Bank holdings of ABS backed by auto loans and financing for businesses rose solidly in the fourth quarter, offsetting declines in consumer and credit card securitizations. (Includes two data charts.)
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Freddie Mac saw a big fourth-quarter increase in Supers issuance that appeared to make up for lost ground earlier in the year. All three agencies posted declines in new REMIC production in the fourth quarter. (Includes two data charts.)
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The 60-day-plus delinquency rate on subprime auto ABS hit a record in December. Performance is expected to decline this year and non-investment-grade ratings could face downgrades.
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AB CarVal Investors and Ares Management are in the market with separate expanded-credit MBS, marking the first time either firm has offered that type of MBS.
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January was a good month for MBS trades as transaction volume picked up substantially. Of course, there’s always been a seasonality to the early months of the year. The biggest question mark: rising rates.
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Would social bonds backed by single-family loans rather than multifamily loans still comport with the GSEs’ mission without impacting safety and soundness? FHFA issued a request for input on the matter.
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SFA and others have asked the SEC to extend the comment period on a proposed rule regarding conflicts of interest in the securitization market; SFA revises TRID grid; Fitch reviews RPL MBS; new ABS with Small Business Act Section 7(a) loans.
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