An affiliate of Bayview Asset Management issued an MBS with small-balance commercial properties in May, marking the first issuance of its type from the firm since September 2020.
Moody’s proposed establishing ESG “issuer profile scores” and “credit impact scores” for structured finance transactions rated by the firm. DBRS, too, has released its approach to ESG risk factors in credit ratings.
When it comes to borrowing money in the secondary market these days, mortgage servicing rights are a great form of collateral. Reason? Rates are high and the asset will stick around for a long time.
Non-QM rates are now north of 7% in many cases, but the market is still dealing with upwards of $5 billion in lower-coupon product that needs to be moved.
Non-agency MBS with mortgages originated by CDFIs faces scrutiny from rating services; The Change Company pushes back; MBS and ABS investor preferences on credit scoring models.