Bank holding companies reported a big increase in agency MBS held in trading accounts during the third quarter. The industry also boosted its commercial MBS and ABS holdings. (Includes two data tables.)
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Securitization rates increased for GSE-eligible loans, government-insured mortgages and non-agency mortgages. While bank demand for jumbos is declining, the vast majority of the loans don’t go into MBS. (Includes data table.)
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WeWork is renegotiating leases in an effort to reduce costs. In a 2021 commercial MBS from JPMorgan Chase, the monthly lease payment dropped by 25% and cash reserves in the deal are dwindling.
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Moody’s Investors Service said performance for student loan ABS is seeing issues as a result of public policy moves around student loan debt and a resumption of payments after a several-year pause.
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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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