In 2020, the SEC made a move to apply a disclosure rule that had been in effect for nearly 30 years to MBS and ABS. Industry participants have been able to delay enforcement of the rule while seeking changes to the disclosure requirements.

Trade groups widely supported the new law, but at least one association says the proposed implementing regulation still needs work.

Investors have been asking for more data on the social aspects of loans in Ginnie Mae pools, said agency President Alanna McCargo.

Some 80% of internal professionals polled by Berkadia expect multifamily rental demand to continue to outpace supply for the rest of 2022.

MBA urges FHFA to consider securitization when reviewing the Federal Home Loan Bank system; Ambac’s MBS lawsuit against Countrywide goes to trial 12 years later; MISMO seeks comments on template for BWIC activity.

Finally, an improvement on non-QM whole-loan bids. But it’s all about the note rate if you want to earn any money on the deal.

Different modification rates for commercial MBS and bank lending affect loan terms for borrowers and delinquency rates.

The new ABS includes loans from CleanFund Commercial PACE Capital, a lender that entered liquidation in July.

The Inflation Reduction Act will likely increase solar ABS transaction volume and improve performance, KBRA said, due in large part to its enhancement of an existing investment tax credit.

Prepayments on student loan ABS could spike amid debt forgiveness; Annaly sells stock; the Erbey-Altisource-PIMCO connection; commercial MBS at risk with potential bankruptcy of Regal Cinemas owner.