Freddie Mac saw a big fourth-quarter increase in Supers issuance that appeared to make up for lost ground earlier in the year. All three agencies posted declines in new REMIC production in the fourth quarter. (Includes two data charts.)

Would social bonds backed by single-family loans rather than multifamily loans still comport with the GSEs’ mission without impacting safety and soundness? FHFA issued a request for input on the matter.

A new report outlines the risks CSS poses for the GSEs and the secondary mortgage market.

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

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 GSEs’ social disclosures should be as granular and specific as those reported for credit-risk transfer deals, according to investors.

The 2017 revisions to Basel III may impact the capital treatment of securitizations, but not before 2025.

When Ginnie released its new capital eligibility standards this past summer, nonbanks far and wide were not happy. The agency later extended the implementation deadline until late 2024, but some shops are pondering their options. Ocwen is one of them.

Ginnie Mae believes the year-plus implementation period should give potentially affected issuers enough time to plan and execute strategies for coming into compliance its new risk-based capital requirements.

Ginnie Mae could take additional actions on new eligibility requirements if problems emerge in the MSR market.