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Fannie Mae’s first-quarter earnings declined due to higher loan loss provisions, while Freddie Mac posted higher profits on the back of credit-related income. (Includes data chart.)

The Federal Open Market Committee will begin letting agency MBS run off on June 1, but has no plans to actually sell securities.

Nonbanks will need to provide more details about how they value MSRs as Ginnie works on its new capital rules. The good news: MSRs are worth a lot more these days.

While investors in fix-and-flip and other business-purpose loans are taking a closer look at loan characteristics and lenders’ practices, lenders are adjusting and considering locking in longer-term financing.

The market for residential MBS backed by second liens is showing signs of life once again and nonbanks are rolling out new products. Is a renaissance afoot?

The SEC’s proposal on disclosure requirements and other standards for hedge funds, private equity funds and venture capital funds could have negative impacts for CLOs, SFA and others warn.

The consumer sectors to watch out for include student loans, subprime auto and retail credit cards, according to Fitch Ratings.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s Andrew Lom detailed some of the advantages and disadvantages of using blockchain in the securitization space.

The nonbank share of the top 50 servicing owners edged up from 53.0% in the fourth quarter to 53.4% in early 2022.