The securitization of vehicle loans and financing for a range of businesses powered an all-time record of $107.7 billion of ABS issuance during the third quarter. Carmakers dominated the issuer ranking. (Includes three data tables.)

Neither Fannie nor Freddie issued any green bonds in the third quarter, though social bond issuance has been relatively healthy.

The solar ABS market has received “much needed clarity” in recent months following uncertainty tied to the Trump administration, according to Bank of America Global Research.

After a few years of headwinds, performance of self-storage properties in commercial MBS looks likely to stabilize, according to KBRA.

There was nearly $2 trillion in agency mortgage servicing with coupons over 6% at the end of the third quarter, a bounty of refinance business if mortgage interest rates decline. (Includes two data tables.)

Most industry participants don’t think the GSEs have the tools necessary to accelerate construction by big homebuilders.

The lawsuit alleges that the lenders used Optimal Blue’s software to engage in a price-fixing scheme.

Certain mortgage companies are comfortable using AI voice bots to interact with borrowers, seeing gains in efficiency. Others are using the technology in non-customer-facing activities.

Chase increased its production by 3.7% during the third quarter, helped by correspondent lending. BofA posted an even more modest increase and production was down at other large banks.

Fifth Third believes mortgages are key to establishing long-term customer relationships that include multiple financial services.