The latest delay to implementation of margin requirements for agency MBS is tied to changes proposed to Rule 4210 following FINRA’s discussions with staff at the Federal Reserve and the SEC.

A recent white paper from three academics attempts to cast some light on the practice of Ginnie Mae EBOs. But should the end investor be worried?

Nick Maciunas, head of agency research at JPMorgan, spoke about how COVID-related forbearance loan modifications may impact Ginnie investors during a recent podcast hosted by the agency.

Don Layton said critics don’t like credit-risk transfers because they make the GSEs stronger and more durable.

The consensus is that FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson wants to cut LLPAs, but if she does, how do the government-sponsored enterprises pay for it?

October was a strong month for the trading of mortgage securities as investors weighed the prospect of rising interest rates and inflation data.

Fannie Mae knows that the loans in its green programs aren’t necessarily super-green, but officials at the GSEs say incremental improvement in existing buildings is a major goal.

What’s with the amended repo transactions at Rocket and other companies? It could be a case of yearend housekeeping but originations and securitizations are expected to decline next year. Right?

Bridge Investment Group, a major player in the multifamily sector, said the proposed changes to the enterprise regulatory capital framework could actually increase the capital requirements for the GSEs.

New Residential Investment isn’t the only REIT buying up other players in its space. In the commercial sector, there’s Ready Capital.