Despite some concerns tied to fraud and performance, investors are optimistic that issuance volume will increase this year.

The government agency is working with industry trade groups on potential revisions to its issuer acknowledgment agreements.

Non-qualified mortgage loans and home equity products are gaining interest from investors, driving securitization up.

Credit-risk transfer activities at the GSEs — including both CAS/STACR note issuance and CIRT/ACIS reinsurance purchases — reached some of the lowest levels since the programs were founded in 2013. (Includes data table.)

Saluda Grade has appointed a new co-chief investment officer to navigate its expansion into new investments in non-residential assets.

The overall levels of delinquencies, though, vary on a nominal and age-equivalent basis.

As bank issuance of CRT deals increase, additional regulations and disclosure requirements are under consideration.

Analysts at the Urban Institute called for changes at the GSEs and FHA to make adjustable-rate mortgages more attractive for borrowers.

Ledn issues ABS backed by Bitcoin loans; fire at SFVegas prompts shift in exhibit hall; banks seek enhanced capital relief for CRTs; Fitch launches group for private ratings; Upstart sells auto loans to Bayview.

The top four bank investors in residential MBS reported a combined $16.5 billion decline in their portfolios during the fourth quarter, with most of the drop coming in GSE pass-throughs. (Includes two data tables.)