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June 8, 2023

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Agency Single-Family MBS Finds Its Legs in May

Freddie posted the biggest monthly gains among the three agencies, although Ginnie was still the biggest issuer. Volume was up for both purchase and refinance business. Read More

Innovation, Education Could Boost Non-Agency MBS

Issuers of non-agency MBS need to do more to help attract investors to the sector, according to industry participants. Read More

Volkswagen Returns to Auto ABS; GLS Goes Near Prime

The first prime auto loan ABS from Volkswagen since late 2021 was upsized this week. And GLS offered its first near-prime auto ABS, expanding on subprime offerings. Read More

Impact of Climate Change on Agency MBS

Data show that, in the wake of natural disasters, lenders are more likely to approve, originate and sell mortgages to the government-sponsored enterprises. This raises issues of moral hazard and adverse selection, according to economists. Read More

Coming Soon, Maybe: A Small REIT Rollup

Share prices of real estate investment trusts have suffered for years. But could a rebound be on the horizon, ushered in by merger-and-acquisition activity? Read More

CRT Helping to Improve Financial Standing of Private MIs

Between 2015 and 2022, the private mortgage industry transferred more than $20.8 billion of risk exposure via the issuance of 51 insurance-linked notes through the capital markets. Read More

Student Loan ABS Issuance Limited; Performance Outlook Negative

Issuance of student loan ABS has been constrained by rising interest rates and uncertainty on federal forbearance policies, among other issues. With payment requirements on federally backed loans set to resume, delinquencies could increase. Read More

Grapevine: SPS MBS Servicing Sale Stalls; Leo Leaving SFA

Credit Suisse rejects bids for non-agency MBS servicing handled by SPS; SFA President Kristi Leo to depart; Ginnie sets timelines for transition away from GinnieNET; hotel operator details reasons for ceasing payments on loan in commercial MBS. Read More

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