Ginnie again ranked as the top agency MBS issuer in January. While production fell for the 10th straight month, several lenders boosted their monthly sales. (Includes two data charts.)

The government-sponsored enterprise has warned seller/servicers that the improper use of ESG and other data could violate fair lending laws.

Ginnie Mae announced details of the changes to seasoning requirements for pooling of reperforming loans.

While Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the dominant outlets for eNotes, other entities are looking to boost adoption of the technology. Ginnie Mae has seen greater enthusiasm for eNotes than anticipated since launching its program in early 2021.

Agency MBS market recovering after dismal 2022; KBRA generally plans to decline reviewing RAC requests tied to switches from LIBOR to term SOFR in the commercial MBS market.

Even though the upfront fee Fannie and Freddie impose on commingled securities has been sharply reduced, some industry watchers argue that it has permanently damaged the market for Supers and REMICs.

The proposed rule is meant to prohibit ABS issuers from engaging in “conflicted transactions” that could influence the deal structure in a way that puts their interests ahead of those of investors.

Thanks to rising rates and sagging home values, early buyouts from Ginnie MBS are starting to look long in the tooth. Opportunities are out there, but are not for the faint of heart. (Includes data chart.)

The agency’s earnings increased in fiscal year 2022 while its MBS issuance declined by 30.5% on an annual basis. Ginnie defended its reliance on contractors and upcoming revisions to capital requirements.

Sophisticated pricing models for agency MBS, like the Bloomberg MBS Index, are subject to various sorts of model error. Experts say it takes an expert to know how to use them.