Issuance in the MBS and ABS markets seems to be humming along with tighter spreads. But industry participants warn investors should beware of over-optimism.

Fannie Mae’s credit-risk transfer loan-level data show 21.0% of borrowers that were in forbearance in June exited when their relief plans expired in July. That works out to 1.7% of the government-sponsored enterprise’s outstandings.

The ruling partially lifts the cloud surrounding a 2015 ruling over the valid-when-made doctrine, providing banks with legal arguments to defend their securitization trusts against state usury laws.

Deloitte will assist Ginnie Mae in consolidating its legacy platforms and improve services using cloud solutions. Another tech-related contract was awarded as well.

As nonbank MBS servicers continue to gain market share, additional regulation looms large. The latest effort comes from the CSBS.

The new policy, which begins Jan. 1, will allow servicers to purchase delinquent loans out of MBS pools for up to two years.

KBRA was accused of getting sloppy on due diligence tied to CMBS and CLO deals. Without admitting wrongdoing, the rating agency agreed to pay $2 million-plus.

Recent uncertainty surrounding equities drove investors into bonds, especially agency MBS. One result: The average daily trading volume in agency product climbed to a multi-month high in August.

ABS tied to Bojangles, powersports equipment and airline mileage programs recently hit the market. Meanwhile, a whole-business ABS from Planet Fitness was downgraded.

While the delinquency rate for office property CMBS has (so far) been contained, the acceleration of the work-from-home trend may reduce demand for office space and increase cash flow volatility.