There is a stark difference between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to the proposals to codify the valid-when-made doctrine.

In a surprise move, Chase this week said it’s contemplating a return to FHA direct lending. Ramifications for the Ginnie MBS market? Yes.

Hiring of a financial advisor marks a significant milestone toward ending the conservatorships of the GSEs, says FHFA Director Mark Calabria.

The $122 million issuance by Oasis Financial will be backed by litigation funding and medical-lien advances related to personal injuries. The deal received a preliminary A- rating.

The agency restructuring is aimed at preparing the FHFA for its role after Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac exit conservatorship.

December was a slow month for MBS trades but 2019, on average, was quite good. Meanwhile, just when you thought rates might start rising, a monkey wrench or two gets thrown into the works.

The SEC found numerous compliance issues when examining rating services in 2018. The report on the problems, though, was even more vague than usual.

A $175 million prime auto ABS issued by GTE Federal Credit Union in November was the first rated ABS issued by a credit union. Other deals are likely to follow thanks to revisions made by the NCUA.

Store closings are piling up in 2020, adding pressure to loans backing retail CMBS. Malls in secondary and tertiary markets are vulnerable.

Among the housing commentariat, Don Layton is essentially the lone voice from the former C-suites of Fannie and Freddie.