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Inside MBS & ABS

February 27, 2025

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ABS Market Sees Strong Demand, Uncertainty

Demand for MBS/ABS remains high, helped by interest rate trends. But President Trump is a wildcard, prompting some caution among investors. Read More

Bank ABS Investments Continue to Fade in 4Q24

Bank holdings of non-mortgage ABS slumped to $82 billion at the end of 2024, the lowest level in 17 years. One bright spot was bank investment in ABS backed by unsecured consumer loans. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Pulte Supports the GSEs’ CRT Programs

Trump’s nominee to head FHFA didn’t do anything to embarrass himself at his confirmation hearing this week, but he also didn’t demonstrate a deep understanding of housing finance. Read More

Fed Portfolio Renovation Drove Second-Level MBS

The Fed shifted its efforts to aggregate scattered MBS into second-level securitizations to its Freddie Mac portfolio. Ginnie's Platinum program didn't get a lot of use last year, but the agency led the way in REMIC issuance. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Bill Introduced to Address Maryland Licensing Rule

The legislation would carve out a mortgage licensing exemption for MBS. The bill is expected to pass, ending disruptions for non-agency MBS. Read More

NAIC Could See Changes Ahead of New Ratings Process

NAIC could increase oversight of its Securities Valuation Office ahead of a proposal that would allow the SVO to change ratings on insurance company investments. Read More

Trump’s Tariffs Expected to Have Negative Impact on ABS

Prices for autos and other vehicles are expected to increase due to tariffs set by the Trump administration. That will likely lead to worse performance for securitizations, according to Moody’s Ratings. Read More

Insurance Liquidity, Banking Challenges Lift Private Lending

The private credit market, led by nonbank lending activity, is projected to reach $2.8 trillion by the end of 2028. Read More

Grapevine: SFA, ICE to Partner on Index; Sports Securitization

SFA and ICE developing securitization index; securitization involving professional sports on the horizon; rating services comfortable with Trimont acquiring Wells Fargo’s third-party commercial mortgage servicing business; deal structuring tool from dv01. Read More

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