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August 17, 2023

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CMBS Production Rebounds From Early 2023 Troubles

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.) Read More

RMBS Task Force Wraps Up After 11 Years

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. Read More

GSE CRT Issuance Spikes in Second Quarter

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.) Read More

Non-QM Lenders See Strong Demand for Whole Loans

Non-qualified mortgage lenders are increasingly opting for whole-loan sales given the demand from insurance companies, among others. Read More

Court Ruling Could Impact Clean-Up Call Activity

A court ruling in California may have far-reaching consequences for the way non-agency MBS clean-up call prices are calculated. Read More

Tozer Calls on Ginnie to Help Nonbanks Through Downturns

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. Read More

Capital Proposal and Concerns About CRA Loans

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? Read More

DBRS Adds Private MI Consideration to Rating Model

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. Read More

WeWork’s Troubles Could Impact Office CMBS

Some 43 loans tied to coworking space provider WeWork are spread across 84 commercial MBS, according to KBRA. Read More

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