Draft legislation would let the GSEs securitize construction loans; Fannie to expand title pilot program.

Most analysts say that higher inflation means rate cuts are off the table for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, even though President Trump still says he still wants lower rates.

The new workflow allows for list distribution, quote collection, execution and post-trade processing.

A number of nonbanks involved in the ABS market have opted for bank charters in recent years. The capital requirements and oversight that come with that status will benefit nonbank ABS, Moody’s said.

The downgrade watch was attributed to deterioration in performance, underperformance and liquidity challenges.

A property law expert said securitizing real property interests encourages home price inflation.

President Trump said he will not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act until Congress passes the election bill.

Federal regulators are open to adjusting the 250% risk weight that currently applies to bank holdings of mortgage servicing rights. Trade groups are calling for it to be reduced to 100%.

FHA is aiming its deregulatory efforts at barriers that make its programs less attractive to lenders.

Investors are looking for consistency from non-QM lenders as concerns about expanding credit boxes mount.