FICO’s CEO argued that VantageScore isn’t gaining much traction in the MBS and ABS markets, and that the only way the score will take share with GSE mortgages will be if lenders game the system.

Some large servicers are using securitizations for MSR financing while mid-size and smaller servicers stick with bilateral agreements.

For MBS investors, the biggest complication in the GSEs’ implementation of VantageScore 4.0 is likely loan-level pricing adjustments.

The revised proposals would reduce capital requirements for banks, both for MBS holdings and whole loans in portfolio. The change would provide incentives for banks to retain more originations in portfolio.

The shift from senior subordinate securitizations to predominantly fully guaranteed securitizations is expected to increase revenues for Freddie’s multifamily business.

Pending proposals from the Fed would impact MBS market; Moody’s looks to rate securitizations of home equity loans.

Some large lenders are seeing their cash-window availability capped or being cut off altogether, according to trading advisors. Communications from the GSEs and FHFA on the matter are vague.

Changes to Common Securitization Solutions, including being renamed U.S. Financial Technology, appear to set the company up to serve additional secondary mortgage market participants.

Ginnie Mae eliminated the 10% concentration limit on buydown securitizations in custom single-family MBS.

Fannie Supers issuance was up sharply in the first quarter as the Fed finished restructuring its Fannie portfolio. Ginnie led the increase in agency REMIC production. (Includes two data tables.)