Most of the gain in commercial mortgage securitization during the second quarter came from agency multifamily MBS, and the non-agency sector continues to face significant challenges. (Includes two data charts.)
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The Obama-era task force set up to investigate MBS fraud that contributed to the 2008 crisis has finished its job. Its efforts led the DOJ to collect $36 billion in penalties from banks, originators and rating agencies.
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac combined cranked out $3.71 billion in STACRs and CAS notes in the second quarter, an 81.1% jump from the first three months of the year. (Includes data chart.)
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Ginnie Mae could relieve financial pressure on its nonbank issuers by guaranteeing their short-term obligations, according to a proposal from former Ginnie President Ted Tozer.
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There’s nothing like a new capital proposal to fan the flames of speculation. Might possible changes in bank regulations alter the market for CRA loans?
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The rating service will assess expected payments from private mortgage insurers, with implications for MI-linked note issuance and potentially non-agency MBS with loans that have private MI.
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The creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could grease the skids for an end to the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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