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June 29, 2023

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Fitch Ranks as Top Rating Service in Both MBS & ABS

Fitch rode the market’s hottest sectors in the first quarter: vehicle-backed ABS and expanded-credit MBS. S&P slipped to second in ABS ratings and fourth in residential MBS. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

FHFA Updates RPL/NPL Sale Requirements

New rules on NPL/RPL sales appear to address Congressional criticism of these programs, but FHFA data may belie those complaints. Read More

FHLB Criticism Misplaced, San Francisco CEO Says

FHLB San Francisco CEO Teresa Bazemore argues that the system’s dual mandates of supporting housing and providing liquidity for FHLBank members are related. Read More

MISMO Approves Non-Agency MBS Data Standards

The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization released its private-label residential MBS specifications, aimed at making it easier for ratings services to review MBS. Read More

More Nonbanks Offering Second Liens, Securitization

A-paper nonbanks searching for an origination life raft have discovered second liens. And now some top-ranked non-QM shops are ready to enter the arena, like Angel Oak. Read More

Maxex Raises Capital, Inks New Partnerships

The new connections and funding are designed to make the loan trading platform available to more sellers, particularly those that focus on agency business. Read More

Insurers Concerned About Filing Exemption Proposal

A proposal from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners gives NAIC wide discretion in assessing ratings on MBS and ABS. Read More

Stronger Enterprise Risk Management a Must-Have

Financial institutions must take a closer look at their enterprise risk management strategies, especially in the wake of recent events in the banking industry, a Ginnie Mae risk analyst warns. Read More

Grapevine: Cap Bank Investments in MBS?; Spreads Tighten on CRT

A suggestion for limiting interest rate risk at banks; tighter spreads for Fannie’s new CRT; Victory Park Capital launches structured finance unit; and more. Read More

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