What might a new owner of MBS/specialty servicer SPS do with the company? That’s hard to say, but it would appear growth is on the agenda.

Portfolio restructuring by the Federal Reserve accounted for about a third of new Fannie and Freddie Supers issuance in the second quarter, but volume is slowing down. (Includes two data tables.)

Money managers overweight with agency MBS are looking to reduce their exposure, creating new investment opportunities for other segments of investors.

CMBS collateral saw $842.6 million in new appraisal reduction amounts in the first six months of this year and may double the 2023 total by yearend, putting pressure on recoveries.

The smoothie maker has some differing characteristics compared with other fast-food operators with whole-business ABS.

Used equipment inventories are on the rise, adding to other agriculture equipment ABS risks posed by high interest rates and lower equipment demand, according to Moody’s Investors Service.

Though supportive of DPA programs to boost housing affordability, some industry participants raised concerns about the agenda working.

Flexibility will be key for the industry moving into the November election and beyond, according to speakers at an MBA conference.

Some mortgage executives might be too optimistic about the prospects for originations growth following an interest rate cut later this year.

The Fourth Circuit has ruled that the Truth in Lending Act’s offset provision covers home equity lines of credit accessed via a credit card.