Insula Capital Group launches debt service coverage ratio program; Deephaven Mortgage offering new home equity line of credit.

JPMorgan Chase’s trading account held the largest combined inventory of MBS, ABS and commercial MBS at the end of the third quarter, though the total was down slightly from June. (Includes two data tables.)

The growing securities holdings in Fannie’s retained mortgage portfolio include a large share of non-Fannie agency MBS.

Interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve look likely to help maintain investor demand for ABS in 2026.

Treasury researchers develop new measures to predict interest rates on mortgages using shifts in MBS prices.

Long-time industry analyst Chris Whalen said the GSE plans to disqualify some types of capital from use to calculate net worth.

The Senate-approved ROAD to Housing Act was dropped from a 2026 defense bill. However, House Republicans indicated that they’re working toward legislation to address housing affordability.

The CFPB plans to issue guidance that will allow mortgage lenders to calculate the average prime offer rate in the event that the bureau runs out of funding.

Banks have deprioritized refinance recapture due to changes in capital requirements and an emphasis on high-net worth borrowers.

Housing affordability has improved due to slowing home price appreciation and growing inventory but it is still lagging historical levels.