The non-agency securitization business is hot but maybe it’s too hot? Some market participants contend issuing banks are eyeing the rating services for talent.
Investors bought more MBS in September than August if trading numbers are any indication. Meanwhile, all eyes are on the Fed and the question of tapering.
The central bank may reduce its purchase of new agency MBS, but experts say it’s unlikely to allow current holdings to roll off. That reinvestment strategy means the Fed’s post-taper purchases could approach $60 billion in MBS a month.
Commercial banks cranked up the value of their servicing portfolios in the third quarter, but not dramatically. Soon, we’ll find out how the nonbanks viewed the same asset.
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