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August 3, 2023

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Agency MBS Rally Fizzles in July's Widespread Downturn

Ginnie once again ranked as the top agency issuer in July, but all three agencies saw declining volume in purchase and refi business. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Some Positives for MBS in Capital Requirements Proposal

If the proposal is implemented, some mortgage originations that have gone into bank portfolios would likely go into MBS instead. The impact on bank investment in MBS and ABS looks to be much more modest. Read More

SEC Approves Changes to Agency MBS Margin Requirements

Margin requirements for the to-be-announced market received another approval from the SEC this week. However, a legal challenge could further delay implementation. Read More

GSE Mortgage Holdings Increase in Second Quarter, Profits Surge

New business and MBS issuance jumped in the second quarter. However, those upticks didn’t account for the spike in profitability at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Strong Demand for Agency MBS at REITs Despite Volatility

Real estate investment trusts are optimistic about the agency MBS market even with anticipated short-term volatility amid turmoil in the banking industry. Read More

Smaller Banks Plan to Increase Deliveries Into Agency MBS

In a reversal of strategy, regional banks plan to place as much as 70% of their mortgage originations in the secondary market. Read More

Westlake Expands into Prime Auto ABS Issuance

The privately-owned financial services company has been offering subprime auto ABS for decades. Read More

Grapevine: CRT Issuance Abounds; Amazon-Linked CMBS

There’s an MI-linked CRT from Essent, a seasoned CRT from Freddie Mac and a non-agency deal from Jefferies; Goldman to issue commercial MBS with Amazon shipping facilities. Read More

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