Ginnie Mae has initiated robotic process automation to replicate certain simple, repetitive human tasks. It does not include robots.

Arbor Realty Trust plans to issue non-agency commercial MBS stocked with multifamily loans that are eligible for sale to the GSEs, expecting better execution for the loans.

MBS and MSR investor New Residential signaled that it might engage in a large stock buyback program, but so far there’s been no activity. It’s possible political considerations might be a factor.

In a bid to ensure the GSEs maintain oversight of UMBS prepayment speeds and alignment, the FHFA is seeking feedback on all policies that might affect fungibility and the viability of the TBA market.

The ongoing wildfires in California could have a disproportionate impact on residential MBS, according to Moody’s.

Three names are being kicked around to head Ginnie Mae, the government’s $2 trillion MBS guarantor: Robert Couch, Clinton Jones and Joe Murin. But is something else afoot?

The outlook for hotels and suburban offices remains questionable because excess supply is likely driving up default risk in commercial MBS backed by these property types, says Moody’s.

The agency is seeking comment on an initial draft policy guidance for accepting digitized mortgages and loan packages as underlying collateral for Ginnie MBS.

Redwood Trust’s investments have generated returns of around 12% so far this year. The REIT is increasing acquisitions of re-performing loan securities issued by Freddie Mac.

JPMorgan Chase for years issued relatively staid prime non-agency MBS but in the past year the firm has added more variety in its collateral.