The custodial structuring and deposit accounts used in securitizations don’t pose any policy concerns that the FDIC’s rule is attempting to fix, according to SFA.

TRACE trade data on non-agency CMOs isn’t released until 18 months after the transaction, leaving customers at the mercy of dealers when it comes to pricing information.

Initial projections suggest MBS backed by collateral in areas affected by the California wildfires will largely be unscathed.

Critics argue that, if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are released from conservatorship without an explicit government guarantee, MBS investors will demand wider spreads to cover the added credit risk.

Stifel is telling its clients to reallocate into MBS from corporates. Meanwhile, MBS trades slipped in December but posted a strong year.

The deal differs from other fiber ABS in that it’s backed by enterprise fiber instead of retail or bulk fiber networks.

Issuance of single-family rental securitizations has seen sharp swings in recent years. Moderate growth is expected this year and deal performance is forecast to remain strong.

The new PM Max program provides outsourcing services for MBS and ABS portfolios.

Trump has nominated Bill Pulte to be director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency; Fitch upgrades master servicer rating on Mr. Cooper; new ABS issuer.

Many analysts are projecting increases for issuance of MBS and ABS in 2025. Delinquencies are also expected to rise, though not to troublesome levels.