New hires at SFA in legal, ABS; commercial MBS delinquencies tick up; VantageScore usage in ABS market increasing; Radian offers insurance-linked note; securitization of residential transition loans; Chase offers non-agency MBS tied to exceptionally old mortgages.

Larger banks say federal regulators’ proposal to increase capital requirements is more stringent than international standards and came with insufficient explanations.

FINRA plans to implement margin requirements for agency MBS transactions in May. The requirements, which have been delayed for years, will apply to broker-dealers.

Ginnie Mae eligibility requirements issued a year ago are largely set to take effect at the end of the month. Most issuers are in compliance with the standards, according to the agency.

The market for rated private ABS has grown significantly in recent years, according to a new report from KBRA.

MBS holdings at Fannie and Freddie are a shadow of what they used to be. Then again, being in a conservatorship that just celebrated its quinceanera will do that to you.

Pagaya has been growing its securitization capabilities as it sets its sights on partnerships with large banks.

The Structured Finance Association continues to push forward on revising the disclosures used with non-agency MBS. The revisions could lead to major changes in industry practices.

The increase in activity can be attributed to higher interest rates and liquidity concerns.

The new insurance asset management unit is being led by former MetLife executive Nancy Mueller-Handal.