GSEs endorse FHFA proposal on call options for CRT; office properties drive up CMBS delinquencies; Ginnie makes appointments.

With the U.S. debt ceiling resolution far from certain, investors in agency MBS are being careful in terms of financing and leverage. A U.S. default also has ramifications for outstanding MBS and ABS.

The pipeline for commercial MBS issuance is starting to fill up after a slowdown tied to volatility from the regional bank failures. Longer term, higher interest rates are a concern for loans in outstanding CMBS.

After a three-month hiatus, Fannie rebounded with $1.44 billion in CAS deals, while Freddie’s STACR issuance totaled $611.0 million. (Includes data chart.)

Owners of scratch-and-dent mortgages, especially nonbanks, can’t hang onto these problematic loans forever. The good news: Sellers are more likely to accept bids this year.

Fitch Ratings has warned that jumbo MBS could face ratings pressure due to newer production.

A Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. consent order against Cross River Bank, a partner in marketplace lending securitizations, won’t impact outstanding ratings on ABS, according to Kroll Bond Rating Agency.

Much of Farmer Mac’s first-quarter growth came from its diversification into rural infrastructure.

Former Federal Reserve official joins SFA; delinquencies rising on credit card and student loan ABS; KBRA creates new business development role for structured finance.

Banks have gone from being reliable buyers of agency MBS to cautious holders of the securities, prompting wider spreads and opportunities for nonbank investors.