With Freddie finally increasing its STACR issuance in the first quarter, the GSEs’ slump in CRT activity could be abating. Older deals continue to be retired in a steady stream of tender offers by the enterprises. (Includes data table.)

Acra is once again entertaining the idea of issuing MBS through its own shelf. The wholesaler has also teamed up with a money manager.

The new complaint against the NCSLT builds on a recent court ruling affirming that the CFPB has regulatory powers over ABS trusts.

In a ruling last week, the Third Circuit didn’t seem to agree with a district court that Commerzbank is contractually barred from bringing claims against trusts for agreements with no-action clauses.

Farmer Mac President and CEO Brad Nordholm said he expects to see more business as lenders serving the rural market seek to manage their capital efficiencies, loan and deposit growth, and liquidity needs.

The guidelines lay out the process lenders must develop for borrowers to request an appraisal reassessment when they believe a valuation was inaccurate or biased.

Changes in loan characteristics for new acquisitions and new capital requirements combined to reduce the “profitability gap” for GSE business in 2022.

When mortgage bankers think of megabanks selling MSRs, Wells Fargo comes to mind. But U.S. Bank is selling servicing rights as well. Its latest sale: a $15 billion package of GSE rights.

The state’s final CRA standards have some “problematic elements,” which the MBA said it had highlighted during the comment period.

Lenders continue to make bulk purchases to offset runoff in their portfolios and make up for anemic originations. However, demand for MSRs could be near a peak, according to industry analysts.