HUD is cracking down on the securitization of high LTV cash-out refis. Coming changes will affect FHA and VA lenders. Meanwhile, the FHFA may be ready to act as well. A big deal or much ado about nothing?

The GSEs took hits to their net earnings as a result of hedging losses for the third straight quarter. The launch of the uniform MBS pushed Fannie and Freddie into an indemnification agreement.

Several firms are interested in using blockchain in MBS and ABS but rating services suggest implementation is years away.

FASB plans to adopt a staggered approach to implement new accounting rules, including one that would require financial institutions to anticipate and estimate future losses as soon as a loan is made.

June was an exceedingly strong month for MBS activity with the average trading volume reaching $267 billion, according to SIFMA. But next week all eyes will be on the FOMC: Will the central bank hike or not?

Ginnie Mae’s counterparty risk measures, including stress testing, are credit positive for the MBS sector but may be daunting for smaller participants, says Fitch Ratings in a new report.

With rates continuing to decline, hedging is paramount these days. Meanwhile, certain banks and thrifts are reporting lower MBS holdings.

Fresh off its sale announcement, Deephaven Mortgage is rolling out a $439.9 million MBS backed mostly by non-QM loans. Meanwhile, with rates falling and originations in the sector remaining strong, other lenders are planning such deals as well.

The securitizations of auto loans and leases could be adversely affected by an expected decline in vehicle sales, according to rating services.

In a bid to boost liquidity for issuers, especially nonbank players, Ginnie Mae by yearend will allow financing of servicing advances.