MBS trading is drifting lower in a rising rate environment, but the outlook remains cloudy as mortgage bankers wonder how many more months they have left before refis drain for good. Or will they?

Analysts argue that resolutions plans for the GSEs are purely theoretical devices because the government will never let them fail.

The Ginnie early buyout game is still afoot with whole-loan auctions fanning the flames. But how much longer can the gravy train last?

With both Fannie and Freddie now issuing green single-family and multifamily MBS, the enterprises have become a favorite for investors seeking environmentally or socially responsible assets.

The complication of shifting from cash window deliveries to MBS swaps is going to cost lenders money whether they’re big or small.

Industry insiders talk data, scale, and products in the mortgage green bond market.

Mortgage trading narrowed this spring at a time when rates were rising. Lo-and-behold, rates are headed south once again. But inflation fears are accelerating. What’s an MBS owner to do?

The new enhancements will include both loan- and security-level data. Target date: early June.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are taking different approaches to unloading the reperforming loans in their portfolios.

Top life insurance companies increased their ABS holdings substantially in 2020 and commercial MBS investment was up as well. But residential MBS portfolios declined. (Includes data chart.)