At least some of the advantage enjoyed by the Treasury market over agency MBS can be attributed to structural differences in the two markets and how they evolved, according to Federal Reserve economists.

The controversial refi-related LLPA from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has been delayed until later in the year. Might it be killed outright? (Lenders can only hope.)

The fall in prepayment speeds follows four successive months of steady increases. This may have something to do with how the rate is calculated.

Beginning Sept. 1, all new floating rate quotes for multifamily loans can only be indexed to SOFR, the two GSEs said.

Banks and thrifts purchased a significant share of the net growth in agency MBS outstanding during the second quarter as Federal Reserve buying slowed. (Includes two data charts.)

In a joint statement, the CEOs of Fannie and Freddie said the new adverse market fee will not increase borrowers’ costs, it will only reduce their savings.

As investors sift through the tea leaves of the bond market, the average daily trading volume in agency MBS increased 11% in July from the month prior. But where we go from here is anyone’s guess.

A new 50-basis-point fee on GSE refis caught the mortgage industry off guard this week. A big deal or much ado about nothing? Either way, lenders are not happy.

Nonbanks dominate the top tier of the MBS issuer rankings — and very few of these shops are publicly traded.

Freddie celebrated its 50th anniversary in July with a historic $107 billion in single-family MBS issuance. Purchase-mortgage business was up at all three agencies. (Includes two data charts.)